Also known as Tall Beardgrass
Bothriochloa alta, commonly known as tall bluestem, is a perennial bunchgrass native to North America, often found in prairies and disturbed areas. This species is recognized for its tall stature and bluish-green foliage, especially prominent in the fall.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tall Bluestem (Bothriochloa alta)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Bothriochloa |
| Species | Bothriochloa alta |
Similar in genus Bothriochloa
