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Andropogon
Also called Bluestems, Beard Grass
Andropogon is a large genus of grasses in the grass family, including North American prairie bluestems and broomsedge. Grown commonly as ornamental and prairie-restoration grasses, they need full sun and well-drained soil.
Andropogon (common names: beard grass, bluestem grass, broomsedge) is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family, native to much of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, as well as Southern Europe and various oceanic islands.
Over 100 species have been described.
Bluestem · Big bluestem · Bushy bluestem · Sand bluestem · Broomsedge bluestem
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