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  8. Hairy Crabgrass

species 14,599 observations

Hairy Crabgrass

Digitaria sanguinalis

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

35 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fiery Skipper, Small Mocis Moth, Field Skipper, Indian Skipper 14
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 21

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Wet
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Horizontal Prostrate
Plant type
Annual Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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