Schizachyrium scoparium

     Little Bluestem

Poaceae

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  Oct

  Flowering Period:  Aug - Sep

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  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  30 - 60 days

  Cotyledon:  Not above ground

  Stems:  Flat hairy tillers with round knob at base, reddish at base

  Leaves:  Simple, linear, entire margins, hairs

  Other:  Ligule is short ragged membrane