Etymology: Andropogon: from Greek andros, meaning "man's," and pogon, meaning "beard," probably because of the hairy appearance produced by the seed heads by the sterile glumes
Plants: perennial, 5'-8' tall grass
Flowers: blooms Aug.-Oct.
Habitat: full sun; dry, moderate moisture, to wet; prairies; in sandy, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native

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Alberta Government: "The identification of certain native and naturalized grasses by their vegetative characters", S.E. Clarke, J.A. Campbell and W. Shevkenek. 1950.
(Publication no. 762 ; Technical bulletin no. 50). Drawings, descriptions. USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin