Sorghastrum secundum
Sorghastrum secundum is a species of grass known by the common name lopsided Indiangrass.[2] It is native to the southeastern United States.[1]
Sorghastrum secundum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
Genus: | Sorghastrum |
Species: | S. secundum |
Binomial name | |
Sorghastrum secundum (Elliott) Nash | |
This species is a perennial bunchgrass growing up to 6 feet tall. The flat leaf blades are up to 24 inches long. The ligule is pointed. The inflorescence is one-sided.[3]
This plant provides forage for livestock. It grows best on well-drained soils.[3]
References
- Sorghastrum secundum. NatureServe.
- "Sorghastrum secundum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- Sorghastrum secundum. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
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