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Andropogon gyrans

Andropogon gyrans Ashe

Elliott's Bluestem

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ANGY2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC				OBL	FACU		UPL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

USDA: Find Andropogon gyrans in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Andropogon gyrans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Andropogon gyrans

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-06-25
Research By: SET

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