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  7. Rice Grasses
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  9. Big Sacaton

species 925 observations

Big Sacaton

Sporobolus wrightii

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

12 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Obscure Skipper, Least Skipper 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Prokelisia salina, Beameria wheeleri, Snow Goose, Pallid-winged Grasshopper 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Seaside Lady Beetle 1

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
Moisture
Wet
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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