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wire bluestem
Scientific Name: Andropogon gracilis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Wire Bluestem
The plant referenced in the provided texts is known as Wire Bluestem.
Scientific Name and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Andropogon gracilis Spreng.
- Synonym: Schizachyrium gracile (Spreng.) Nash.
- Family: Mentioned as a graminoid of the genus Andropogon.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is referenced in connection to Pine Rockland habitats, specifically in George Avery Pineland, Goulds, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Ecological Role
- The text suggests Wire Bluestem has a role in ecological restoration.
- Wire Bluestem is referenced as a grazing resistant grass in burned areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial graminoid, meaning it lives for more than two years.