Andropogon virginicus


Scientific Name:Andropogon virginicus
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Family:Poaceae
Common Name:Broom Sedge
Authority: Linnaeus
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C Value:1
Wetness:FAC-
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
6
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Inconspicuous
Growth Habit:Grass
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Entire
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Habitat:
Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:
Gee Whiz:It's called Broom Sedge, but it's a grass and not a sedge.
Humor:
More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search