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species 176 observations

Mexican Panicgrass

Panicum hirticaule

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

Field notes

Supports All

18 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Tawny-edged Skipper, Clouded Skipper, Delaware Skipper, Small Mocis Moth 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Red-winged Blackbird, Snow Goose, Common Ground Dove 13

Children

  • Panicum hirticaule verrucosum

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
Annual Ornamental grasses and sedges

From USDA PLANTS.

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