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roughglume bushy bluestem
Scientific Name: Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Roughglume Bushy Bluestem: A Detailed Look
This page provides information about Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis, commonly known as roughglume bushy bluestem. We will cover its taxonomy, distribution, and other relevant details.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis C.S. Campbell
- Common Names: Roughglume Bushy Bluestem, Southwestern Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Beardgrass, Rough-glume Bushy Beard Grass, Rough-glume Bushy Bluestem
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Mentions Andropogon glomeratus (Walter) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. and Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P. var . Scabriglumis C. Campbell in reference to Roughglume Bushy Bluestem
- Symbol: ANGLS (appears frequently in the text related to Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern United States.
- Occurs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Specifically mentioned locations include North Carolina and New Mexico.
- Observed in Calico Basin, Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a Graminoid.
- Reaches significant heights.
Other Relevant Information
- The text suggests that this plant prefers drier conditions and should not be overwatered. The recommendation is to allow the soil to dry out between waterings, typically every 2-3 weeks.
- Listed in the Discover Life database with extensive information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Andropogon glomeratus - Bushy Bluestem