species 2,326 observations

California Oatgrass

Danthonia californica

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Lindsey's Skipper, Columbian Skipper, Chryxus Arctic 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Chipping Sparrow, Brown Bear, Vesper Sparrow 3

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Moist
Water use: Medium
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.