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bluestem
Scientific Name: Dichanthium
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardi)
Big bluestem, scientifically known as Andropogon gerardi (or gerardii), is also commonly called turkeyfoot, tall bluestem, and bluejoint.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Andropogon gerardi (or gerardii)
- Common Names: Big bluestem, turkeyfoot, tall bluestem, bluejoint
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Distribution and Habitat
This tall grass is native to much of the United States.