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Elliott's bluestem
Scientific Name: Andropogon gyrans var. stenophyllus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Elliott's Bluestem (Andropogon gyrans)
Elliott's Bluestem, scientifically known as Andropogon gyrans Ashe, is a warm-season perennial grass belonging to the Grass Family (Poaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a grass. While generally grasses are low risk, it's always best to prevent pets from consuming large quantities of any plant material.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Andropogon gyrans Ashe
- Common Name: Elliott's Bluestem
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- USDA Symbol: ANGY2, ANGYG
- Synonyms: Andropogon elliottii (mentioned as a synonym of Andropogon gyrans var. gyrans)
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (e.g., Andropogon gyrans var. gyrans Ashe, Andropogon gyrans var. stenophyllus)
Distribution and Habitat
- Elliott's Bluestem is native to Texas and other states.
- It occurs throughout Alabama, being most common in the southern half of the state.
- It can be found in meadows, open woodlands, and forests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a cespitose, warm-season grass.
- Typically grows to a height of 0.5 - 1.0 meter. A French text indicates that it can grow up to 30-100 (140) cm in height.
- Summer bloom.
- Graminoid growth habit.
- The upper sheaths can distinguish Elliott's Broom Sedge.
- Culms 1-2 m (3-7).
Other Information
- The other bluestems include species that are ecologically very important in the natural communities of South Carolina.
Resources
- USDA NRCS National Plant Data: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ANGYG
- Alabama Plant Atlas