Deertongue
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Deertongue
dichanthelium clandestinum
Deertongue is a soft, grassy plant that can be found in many forests and meadows! Its leaves are shaped like tongues, and they dance in the breeze, making it fun to watch!
Habitat: Deertongue grows in forests, meadows, and grasslands, often in shaded areas.
Appearance
The Deertongue has broad, flat, tongue-shaped leaves, often quite hairy and rough to the touch. Its sturdy, upright stems can reach up to three feet tall. The flowers are tiny, green spikelets, often hidden among the leaves or along the stem.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusDichanthelium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Deertongue can prevent soil erosion on hillsides by forming a dense mat with its roots!
Find it often near wetlands or shady woods, where it loves the moist, rich soil!
Its scientific name 'clandestinum' means 'hidden,' referring to its tiny, often unseen flowers!
This grass is a super snack for deer and other grazers, helping them stay full and healthy.
Special abilities
Ability
Shade Seeker
Deertongue can grow well in low light, helping it thrive in the shadowy understory of forests where other plants struggle.
Ability
Underground Network
Deertongue has rhizomes, underground stems that help it spread efficiently and form dense, stable colonies.
Ability
Fuzzy Moisture Trap
Deertongue's hairy leaves can help collect dew and moisture from the air, assisting its survival in drier spells.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
A common browser of its leaves and stems
eats
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
Feeds on its small seeds and plant parts
eats
Differential Grasshopper
Melanoplus differentialis
Chews on its leaves and tender shoots
shelters
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Uses dense clumps for cover and nesting
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Deer Tongue GrassDichantheliumTongue Grass
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Deertongue?
30-90 cm
How wide does Deertongue spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Deertongue?
0.3-0.4 cm
When does Deertongue bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Deertongue edible?
No
Is Deertongue toxic?
None
What is Deertongue's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Deertongue pollinated?
Wind
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