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Associated observations

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What

Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardi)

Observer

bjcooper

Date

October 3, 2014

Description

Dixon Prairie at CBG

Perennial grass to 2m tall. Leaves bases sheathing stem, ligule a papery scale. Rachis terminal, infloresence panicled but appearing digitate. Spikelets consisting of pedicelled staminate floret subtended by sessile perfect floret. Lemma densly bearded. Lemma awned, awn to 1.5 cm long.

Common at site

Flowering and fruiting

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