Andropogon glomeratus
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Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. |
Andropogon glomeratus is a species of grass known by the common names bushy bluestem and bushy beardgrass. This grass reaches heights approaching two meters and has large, fluffy cream-colored inflorescences. Each dense, tufted inflorescence has several pairs of hairy spikelets. The leaves may reach over a meter in length. This grass is native to the Americas, where it is widespread. It has also naturalized in other areas. It is cultivated as an ornamental. This species also has potential as a noxious weed and is easily spread via seed contamination. It is a pest plant in Hawaii.
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- Grass Manual Treatment
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflowers Gardening Page
- Florida Wetland Plants Page
- Pacific Island Invasives
- Clayton, W.D., Harman, K.T. and Williamson, H. (2006 onwards). Andropogon glomeratus. GrassBase - The Online World Grass Flora. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.