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bluestem
Scientific Name: Andropogon
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardi)
Andropogon gerardi, commonly known as big bluestem, turkeyfoot, tall bluestem, and bluejoint, is a tall grass native to much of North America. It belongs to the Poaceae family.
Common Names
- Big Bluestem
- Turkeyfoot
- Tall Bluestem
- Bluejoint
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Andropogon gerardi (or gerardii - text shows both)
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Distribution and Habitat
Big Bluestem is native to much of North America.
Ecological Role
- This grass is the iconic native grass species of the Midwestern tallgrass prairie.
- It is used in restoration areas for erosion control.
Morphological Characteristics
- Big Bluestem is described as a warm-season, perennial bunchgrass.
- It has blue-green stems that can grow to be 4-8 feet tall.
- The seedhead is typically branched into three parts.