ABOUT THE NAME
 

• The common name, Little Bluestem, belongs to the grass family, Poaceae.

• The botanical name can be stated as Schizachyrium scoparium or Andropogan scoparium.

• The tribe is called Andropogoneae.

• The common name of Little Bluestem was chosen because of the bluish color seen at the base of the grass stems in the spring.

• Another name for Little Bluestem is Prairie Beardgrass.

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