Andropogon virginicus L.

Locations ofAndropogon virginicus L. in Virginia

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Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Andropogon virginicus L.
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomstraw, Sedge Grass, Sage Grass
Synonym(s)
Andropogon virginicus L. var. virginicus
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Andropogon virginicus var. virginicus
Comments
Habitat
Old fields, pastures, roadsides, and clearings, often dominating early-successional vegetation on dry or nutrient-depleted sites; occurs more sparingly in varied natural habitats, especially dry woodlands and barrens, granitic flatrocks, dune scrub and woodlands, maritime forests, Piedmont hardpan forests, interdune swales, and depression ponds. Common throughout.
Native Status
Native

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