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Andropogon arctatus
Andropogon arctatus Chapm.
Pinewoods Bluestem
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Leptopogon carinatus subvar. arctatus
USDA Symbol: ANAR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , NCNative Habitat: Flatwoods, bogs, and scrublands.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)Additional resources
USDA: Find Andropogon arctatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Andropogon arctatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Andropogon arctatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR