species 14,657 observations
Saltgrass
Distichlis spicata
Field notes
Supports All
21
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Sandhill Skipper, Wandering Skipper, Alkali Skipper, Salt Marsh Skipper
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Snow Goose, Northern Pintail, Mallard, American Coot
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Reakirt's Blue
1
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Homaluroides distichliae
1
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
- Wet
- Water use
- Medium
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.