Category: Grasses, Sedges, Rushes

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Andropogon gerardii is a tall, warm-season grass known for its tall stature and distinctive three-branched seed heads. The three-way seed heads resembles a turkey’s foot

Leaves: The leaves are long and narrow, with a distinctive blue-green color.

Flowers: The plant produces distinctive three-branched seed heads that resemble a turkey’s foot.

Habitat: It is commonly found in prairies and grasslands.

Distribution: Big bluestem is native to North America and is a dominant grass in tallgrass prairies.

Occurrence
In prairie section and south east field

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Schizachyrium scoparium is a warm-season grass known for its fine-textured leaves and compact growth habit.

Leaves: The leaves are fine-textured and often have a bluish-green to reddish coloration.

Flowers: The plant produces small, fluffy seed heads.

Habitat: It is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Distribution: Little bluestem is native to North America and is an important component of prairie ecosystems.

Occurrence
In prairie section and south east field