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Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Schizachyrium scoparium
Family: Poaceae (Grasses Family)
Fun Fact: “Common name is in reference to the lavender-blue color on the stem bases.” (Source)
It is the official state grass of both Kansas and Nebraska in the United States.
Habitat: It is endemic to grasslands/praire of middle and eastern America and briefly into southern Canada.
Schizachyrium scoparium seeds_ by dogtooth77
Schizachyrium scoparium by Aaron Carlson Via Flickr: Dunnville Barrens State Natural Area, Dunn Co., WI
Schizachyrium scoparium by Layla Dishman Via Flickr: Tandy Hills Natural Area Ft Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Schizachyrium scoparium by Tab Tannery
Little Bluestem on Flickr.