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Common Name(s): Bushy Bluestem, Bluestem,Bushy
Species: Andropogon glomeratus
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Family: Poaceae
Tribe: Andropogoneae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Warm
Origin: Native
Height: 75 - 150 cm
Flowers: September - November
Description: Typically occurs in low-lying wet areas. Is very similar in appearance to Broomsedge bluestem but with a more "bushy" inflorescence. It provides screening and nesting cover for some species of wildlife, is a poor quality forage for cattle and is often used as an ornamental grass in landscapes.
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