Sorghastrum secundum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
Genus: | Sorghastrum |
Species: | S. secundum
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Binomial name | |
Sorghastrum secundum (Elliott) Nash
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Sorghastrum secundum is a species of grass known by the common name lopsided Indiangrass.[2] It is native to the Southeastern United States.[1]
This species is a perennial bunchgrass growing up to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall. The flat leaf blades are up to 24 in (610 mm) long. The ligule is pointed. The inflorescence is one-sided.[3]
This plant provides forage for livestock. It grows best on well-drained soils.[3] It is a larval host plant to the pepper-and-salt skipper.