Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Schizachyrium
Tribe Andropogoneae.
Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash
Common Name(s): Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass, Broom Beard Grass, Creeping Bluestem
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description: Native warm season grass which generally grows in clumps. One of the dominant grasses of the tall grass prairie.
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 | Caption: Illustration of little bluestem detailing its mature raceme inflorescence and it small root system.
ID: Hrb-ANOSC-002
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescence, mature, root
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 | Caption: Mature little bluestem plant.
ID: Hrb-ANOSC-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): mature
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 | Caption: Mature little bluestem's feathery, white inflorescence.
ID: Hrb-ANOSC-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescence, mature
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 | Caption: Maturing little bluestem plant with purple-bronze stems and racemes.
ID: Hrb-ANOSC-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescence
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