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  8. Dallis Grass

species 15,770 observations

Dallis Grass

Paspalum dilatatum

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

11 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Umber Skipper, Green Cloverworm Moth, Armyworm Moth, Clouded Skipper 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Dainty Sulphur 2

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 Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture
Wet
Soil
Sand Loam
Habit
Clumping Dense Erect
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension.

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