Indiangrass (Sorghastrum
nutans)
Native perennial,
warm season bunch grass. grows 3-6' tall with stems growing
from short, scaly rhizomes. The nodes are fuzzy. The leaf blades
are wide and long with a long ligule which resembles rabbit
ears when dry. The panicle is 8-12" long and bronze to yellow
in color. The awns are about 1/2" long, once bent and closely
twisted to the first bend.
Adaptation: Grows
on bottomlands and protected places.
Uses:
Good grazing for livestock, suitable for hay production and
excellent cover and food source for all classes of wildlife.
Decreases
with heavy grazing. Produces high yields when managed in pure
stand. Also a heavy seed producer.
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