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Danthonia unispicata is a species of grass known by the common name onespike oatgrass, or onespike danthonia. It is sometimes treated as a variety of Danthonia californica, to which it is similar. It is native to western North America, where it grows in several types of habitat, including grassland and open areas in mountain forests.

Plant type

Grass

Size

10 in Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

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Color

Green

Flowering season

Summer

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Northern Juniper Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

Columbian Skipper

Hesperia columbia

Lindsey's Skipper

Hesperia lindseyi