Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Scientific name Andropogon glomeratus Rank Species | Order Poales Genus Andropogon Higher classification Andropogon | |
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Similar Andropogon, Grasses, Andropogon virginicus, Andropogon ternarius, Andropogon gerardi | ||
Bushy broomgrass bushy beardgrass andropogon glomeratus
Andropogon glomeratus is a species of grass known by the common names bushy bluestem and bushy beardgrass. This grass reaches heights approaching two meters (6 feet) and has large, fluffy cream-colored inflorescences. Each dense, tufted inflorescence has several pairs of hairy spikelets. The leaves may reach over a meter in length. This bunchgrass is native to the Americas, where it is widespread. It has also naturalized in other areas.
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- Bushy broomgrass bushy beardgrass andropogon glomeratus
- How to identify bushy beardgrass andropogon glomeratus
- Uses
- References
How to identify bushy beardgrass andropogon glomeratus
Uses
It is cultivated as an ornamental grass. This species also has potential as a noxious weed and is easily spread via seed contamination. It is a pest plant in Hawaii, where it has been documented on the island of Kaua‘i.
References
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