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species 36,083 observations

Johnson Grass

Sorghum halepense

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

54 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Eufala Skipper, Swarthy Skipper, Violet-banded Skipper, Julia's Skipper 13
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove 28
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Velvet Ant, Rice Stink Bug, Stirellus bicolor, Eastern Pondhawk 12
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Paromius longulus 1

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
Moisture
Dry Moist
Soil
Rocky Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil
Habit
Arching Dense Erect Spreading
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Weed

From NC State Extension.

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