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Andropogon gerardii

 

     Big Bluestem

Poaceae

 

 

 

 

 

Fruits.

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  Aug - Sep

  Flowering Period:  Oct - Nov

      

 

 
Seeds.

  Color:  Tan

  Size:

  Shape:  Spindle

  Surface Features:  Lined; awns often attached

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

 

 

Seedlings.

  Cotyledon:  Not above ground

  Stems:  Tiller base flattened and reddish; coarse hairs

  Leaves:  Simple, linear, entire margin, coarse hairs on lower third of blade

  Other:  Ligule is a ragged membrane