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Muttongrass

Poa fendleriana

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

Field notes

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35 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hobomok Skipper, Armyworm Moth, Least Skipper, Tawny-edged Skipper 28
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Chipping Sparrow, Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Wild Turkey 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher 1

Children

  • Muttongrass
  • Muttongrass

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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