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  8. Smooth Witchgrass

species 4,278 observations

Smooth Witchgrass

Panicum dichotomiflorum

Status
native
Keystone
17 caterpillar species raised on Panicum grasses and sedges
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

44 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Tawny-edged Skipper, Indian Skipper, Least Skipper, Hobomok Skipper 16
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 28

Children

  • Fall Panic Grass

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
Annual Ornamental grasses and sedges

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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