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Leersia virginica
Leersia virginica Willd.
Whitegrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Homalocenchrus virginicus, Leersia virginica var. ovata
USDA Symbol: LEVI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4-1/2 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV , WYCanada: NB
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Attracts: ButterfliesLarval Host: Peck's skipper; Northern Pearly Eye (Enodia anthedon)
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Northern Pearly Eye (Enodia anthedon) Larval Host |
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Leersia virginica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leersia virginica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leersia virginica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-04-16Research By: TWC Staff