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Andropogon benthamianus
Also called Bush Beardgrass, Little Bluestem
Andropogon benthamianus is a rare grass in the Poaceae family, known from a single historical collection in Ecuador and feared extinct. It is not a plant commonly grown by home gardeners, so cultivation advice is limited.
Andropogon benthamianus is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found only in Ecuador, where it is known from only a single collection. It has been listed as critically endangered, and is feared extinct today.
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