Quercus

Japanese Stilt-grass

Microstegium vimineum

Not native to South Carolina

Do not plant. Listed invasive in South Carolina.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including SC
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Poaceae
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral
Flower color
Yellow

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Japanese Stilt grass; Japanese Stiltgrass; Nepalese Browntop

Conservation status

South Carolina rankNot available
Global rankGNR [G5]
SC statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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