species 6,615 observations
Buffalograss
Bouteloua dactyloides
Field notes
Supports All
31
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Green Skipper, Range Caterpillar Moth, Pahaska Skipper, Simius Skipper
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large-headed Grasshopper, Texas Range Grasshopper, Velvet-striped Grasshopper, Saussure's Blue-winged Grasshopper
18
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Pearl Crescent, Dainty Sulphur
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.