Classification Hierarchy
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheophyta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Class Liliopsida
Subclass Commelinidae
Order Cyperales
Family Poaceae
Genus Andropogon
Species Andropogon gerardii
Big bluestem

Date: August 14, 2009. Location: F.W. Kent Park (map)

USDA Plant Profile Flora of N. America

Scientific Name: Andropogon gerardii

Common Name: Big bluestem

Origin: Native

Notes:

Additional references: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Field Marks for Identification:

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Glossaries of botanical terms: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

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