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  7. Bermuda Grasses
  8. Bermuda Grass

species 32,128 observations

Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

46 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fall Armyworm Moth, Fiery Skipper, Eufala Skipper, Sandhill Skipper 17
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Marram Weevil 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Grass Sharpshooter, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 17
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Robin, White-tailed Deer, Variegated Fritillary, Palm Warbler 10
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Encyrtid Parasitoid 1

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS.

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