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Common Name(s)

River Oats

Botanical Name

Chasmanthium latifolium

Family

Poaceae

Origin

Michigan to New Mexico and Florida

Description

Perennial grass to 3 ft.

Flowering Season

Summer, attractive fruits in Fall

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Moisture

Average to moist

Nectar Value

1/5 Host plant for Gemmed Satyr

FM Stock #

434


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