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Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Habitat:

Grassy area

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5 Comments

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 11 years ago

Always good to solve mysteries! grin....

Liam
Liam 11 years ago

Thanks guys! Looks like you nailed it! Bluestem is a great match. I recognize both species, the Broomsedge grows around my grandparent's place in large quantities. Looks like the Little is the one I have in my yard.
Thanks again, y'all! There's one mystery solved. :)

Travis Morse
Travis Morse 11 years ago

I agree with Gordon that it looks like a bluestem. Also try broomsedge bluestem (Andropogon virginicus)

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 11 years ago

Liam, It's hard to tell from a single photo, but this could be Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). Google images for Little Bluestem and see what you think. I find Little Bluestem growing typically in grasslands, but also in savanna, along open roadsides, etc., often in sandy soils.

vegasele
vegasele 11 years ago

Is it puffy

Liam
Spotted by
Liam

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Nov 28, 2010
Submitted on Nov 15, 2012

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