Common Name(s): | Silver Bluestem, Bluestem,Silver, Bearded Bluestem |
Scientific Name: | Bothriochloa laguroides |
Synoyms: | Bothriochloa saccharoides |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 60 - 130 cm |
Flowers: | May - Nov |
Description: Typically occurs on dry upland sites and is often an indicator of declining or improving range condition. The inflorescence is conspicuously hairy. It is of little value to most wildlife species but may provide cover for some. It provides fair forage for cattle. |