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  8. Silky Panicgrass

species 119 observations

Silky Panicgrass

Panicum urvilleanum

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

Field notes

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11 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Lesser Cornstalk Borer Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red-winged Blackbird, Snow Goose, Common Ground Dove, Field Sparrow 10

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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