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  8. Knotroot Bristlegrass

species 14,809 observations

Knotroot Bristlegrass

Setaria parviflora

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

32 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Least Skipper, Stalk Borer Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Angular Spittlebug, Song Sparrow, Greater White-fronted Goose, Horned Lark 28
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Barred Yellow, Bold Jumping Spider 2

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
Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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