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  8. Mat Muhly

species 595 observations

Mat Muhly

Muhlenbergia richardsonis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Green Cutworm Moth, Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth, Snow's Skipper 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Velvet-striped Grasshopper, Provancherana tripunctata, Brown Bear, Sharp-headed Sharpshooter 7

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Light
Full sun
Water use
High
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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