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  8. Cord-grasses
  9. Alkali Cord Grass

species 491 observations

Alkali Cord Grass

Sporobolus hookerianus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Sporobolus hookerianus is a species of grass known by the common name alkali cordgrass.

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10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Least Skipper 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Goose, Pallid-winged Grasshopper, Brown Bear, Rainbow Grasshopper 8
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Margined Calligrapher 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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