Leersia virginica (Native)

Habitat: Typically found in partially shaded low-lying wet areas. It is a good example of the kinds of grasses that grow in wooded areas. 

Wildlife value: Larval host for the Northern Pearly Eye (Enodia anthedon)

Notes: It is easily confused with the non-native and invasive Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum). Whitegrass may be distinguished from Japanese stilt grass by its lack of a prominent shiny leaf midvein.