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'''''Sorghastrum''''' is a [[genus]] of grass in the [[Poaceae]] family.
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Sorghastrum (named for its resemblance to sorghum, a name which has been applied to Holcus). Gramineae. Grasses having the infl. as in Holcus but the pedicellate spikelet wanting, the pedicel only present.—Species about 12, mostly American.
 
Sorghastrum (named for its resemblance to sorghum, a name which has been applied to Holcus). Gramineae. Grasses having the infl. as in Holcus but the pedicellate spikelet wanting, the pedicel only present.—Species about 12, mostly American.
 
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 7 June 2010


Sorghastrum nutans EPA-2.jpg


Plant Characteristics
Habit   grass

Lifespan: ⌛ perennial, annual
Cultivation
Scientific Names

Poaceae >

Sorghastrum >


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Sorghastrum is a genus of grass in the Poaceae family.


Read about Sorghastrum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Sorghastrum (named for its resemblance to sorghum, a name which has been applied to Holcus). Gramineae. Grasses having the infl. as in Holcus but the pedicellate spikelet wanting, the pedicel only present.—Species about 12, mostly American. CH


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Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Species

Gallery

  • photo 1

  • photo 2

  • photo 3

References


External links


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