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Bothriochloa edwardsiana

Merrill's Bluestem
Also known as: Andropogon edwardsianus Gould
  • Andropogon edwardsianus Gould
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in North America and South America, Bothriochloa edwardsiana (commonly known as Merrill's bluestem) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas, Uruguay

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