Sorghastrum nutans

     Indian Grass

Poaceae

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  Oct

  Flowering Period:  late Aug - mid Sep

  Color:  Brown

  Size:  1.5 x 6.5 mm

  Shape:  Spindle

  Surface Features:  Longitudinal lines; hairs

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

  Cotyledon:  Not above ground

  Stems:  Round tiller

  Leaves:  Simple, linear, entire margin with no hairs

  Other:  Ligule on seedlings is long and membranous, later is indented