Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass
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Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass
coleataenia longifolia
The Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass has tall, slender leaves that dance in the breeze. This grass is a favorite spot for butterflies and other tiny creatures to play and hide!
Habitat: It typically grows in grassy fields and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass has slender stems reaching up to three feet tall, adorned with long, flat, strap-like leaves that can display a reddish or purplish hue, especially in direct sunlight. Its airy flower clusters, known as panicles, emerge in late summer, giving it a soft, feathery appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusColeataenia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Even when dry, its reddish leaves provide beautiful color in winter landscapes!
Its scientific name, Coleataenia, means 'sheathed ribbon,' describing its leaves!
Many tiny insects use this grass as a safe hiding spot from predators.
This grass can help stop soil from washing away, protecting valuable land.
Special abilities
Ability
Reddish Resilience
Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass can develop reddish or purplish leaves, which may help it cope with stress or sun exposure.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass has numerous tiny seeds that are easily dispersed by wind and consumed by birds, aiding its spread.
Ability
Root Anchor
Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass has a fibrous root system that helps it prevent soil erosion in open, disturbed areas.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Eats its abundant seeds during fall and winter.
eaten by
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Feeds on seeds, often scratching them from the ground.
eats
American Grasshopper
Schistocerca americana
Larvae and adults graze on the leaves of various grasses.
shelters
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
Uses dense grass clumps for cover and nesting material.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
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.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Longleaf PanicgrassRedtop Grass
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass?
30-90 cm
When does Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass edible?
No
Is Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass toxic?
None
What is Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass pollinated?
Wind
Where is Long-Leaved Redtop-Panicgrass usually found?
It typically grows in grassy fields and along roadsides.
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