Schizachyrium scoparium
Family: Poaceae
Description: Perennial, cespitose or rhizomatous grass. Culms to 2 m long. Sheaths rounded or keeled. Ligules 0.5-2 mm long. Awns 2.5-17 mm long. Pedicellate spikelets staminate or sterile, unawned or awned, awned to 4 m long.
Location: Common throughout Texas of open woodlands, grasslands, and prairies.
Soil Type: All soils
Trivia: One of most recognizable grasses along the roads in Texas. In Fall, grass reveals a silver to white wave of inflorescences waving in the wind.
Economic, Environmental Importance: Poor for wildlife and good for livestock. Good forage early in the season
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