Biology:Sorghastrum secundum
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Short description: Species of grass
| Sorghastrum secundum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Sorghastrum |
| Species: | S. secundum
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| Binomial name | |
| Sorghastrum secundum (Elliott) Nash
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Sorghastrum secundum is a species of grass known by the common name lopsided Indiangrass.[2] It is native to the southeastern United States.[1]
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] It is a larval host plant to the pepper-and-salt skipper.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sorghastrum secundum. NatureServe.
- ↑ "Sorghastrum secundum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SOSE5. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sorghastrum secundum. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
Wikidata ☰ Q7563462 entry
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