Andropogon

Andropogon (common names: beard grass, bluestem grass, broomsedge) is a genus of grasses. Andropogon gerardii, big bluestem, is the official state grass of Illinois. Broomsedge is found along the eastern United States. It can grow to about 4 feet (1.2 m) high and its stalk can be used to make yellow dye. "A North American prairie grassland vegetation dominated by grasses (such as big bluestem, Andropogon gerardii ) that are tall and that flourish... more

Andropogon (common names: beard grass, bluestem grass, broomsedge) is a genus of grasses. Andropogon gerardii, big bluestem, is the official state grass of Illinois. Broomsedge is found along the eastern United States. It can grow to about 4 feet (1.2 m) high and its stalk can be used to make yellow dye. "A North American prairie grassland vegetation dominated by grasses (such as big bluestem, Andropogon gerardii ) that are tall and that flourish with abundant moisture." less