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Revision as of 14:03, 22 May 2018
| Andropogon gerardii | |
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| Photo by the Atlas of Florida Plants Database | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Tracheobionta |
| Class: | Liliopsida - Moncots |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Andropogon |
| Species: | A. gerardii |
| Binomial name | |
| Andropogon gerardii Vitman | |
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| Natural range of Andropogon gerardii from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
Contents
Taxonomic Notes
Synonyms: Andropogon gerardi Vitman, Andropogon provincialis Lamark, and Andropogon furcatus Muhlenberd ex Willdenow
Varieties: none
Description
Also known as big bluestem, A. gerardii is a native perennial graminoid that is a member of the Poaceae family. It is tufted, and contains short, scaly rhizomes. It is known for being a tall graminoid, ranging from 6 to 8 feet tall, and is very leafy at the basal region with some leaves that are carried up on the stem [1].
Distribution
A. gerardii is distributed across the United States and Canada, but not past New Mexico or Montana [1].
Ecology
Habitat
Big bluestem can be found in prairies, open woods, along riverbanks, meadows, and even roadsides. It is particularly abundant in lowland prairies and sandy areas [1].
Phenology
A. gerardii flowers from August until October [2].
Conservation and Management
Cultivation and restoration
There are several cultivars available of A. gerardii, including 'Bison' (ND), 'Bonilla' (SD), 'Champ' (NE, IA), 'Kaw' (KS), 'Earl' (TX), 'Niagara' (NY), 'Pawnee' (NE), and 'Rountree' (IA) [1].
Photo Gallery
References and notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 USDA Plants Database URL: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ANGE
- ↑ Panflora URL: http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/
