Biology:Sorghastrum secundum

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Short description: Species of grass

Sorghastrum secundum
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Secure (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification edit
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

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

Wikidata ☰ Q7563462 entry