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

Caption: Mature little bluestem plant. ID: Hrb-ANOSC-004 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): mature

Caption: Mature little bluestem's feathery, white inflorescence. ID: Hrb-ANOSC-003 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescence, mature

Caption: Maturing little bluestem plant with purple-bronze stems and racemes. ID: Hrb-ANOSC-001 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescence