Indian Grass
(Sorghastrum nutans)

Other common names: Bare Indian Grass

Other scientific names: Andropogon nutans, Chrysopogon avenaceus, Chrysopogon nutans, Sorghum nutans

French names: Faux-sorgho penché

Family: Grass Family (Poaceae)

Group: Grasses

Flowers: Green/Brown

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Native/Non-native: Native

Notes: This is one of the classic naturalization grasses.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: nutans: nodding


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Typical Indian Grass plant. This one is flowering.

Flowering plant.

Closeup of the flowers.
  

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