Andropogon longiberbis

Andropogon longiberbis, the longbeard bluestem or hairy bluestem, is a species of perennial grass whose native range encompasses the southeastern United States, with additional disjunct populations located in the Bahamas.

Description

Andropogon longiberbis is a bunch grass that reach a height between 5 and 10 decimeters. The leaf blades exist at the base of the individual's stems, and reach a length between 11 and 50 centimeters with a width of 2 to 10 millimeters.
Inflorescence most commonly occurs in units of 45 per culm, although the number can vary from anywhere between 7 and 97.

Distribution and habitat

Within the United States, A. longiberbis can be found from North Carolina to southern Florida.
This species does best in semi-opened areas with sunlight, and has thus been observed growing in habitats such as along roadsides, in ditches, and in pine plantations.