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species 44,129 observations

Annual Meadow-grass

Poa annua

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

21 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Large Heath, Armyworm Moth, Fall Armyworm Moth, Glassy Cutworm Moth 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 15

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Well drained
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Clumping Erect
Plant type
Annual Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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