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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

Height: 100-200 cm (39-78 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

Notes: This is one of the classic naturalization grasses.

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


Photographs: 74 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Typical Indian Grass plant. This one is flowering.

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Flowering plant.

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Closeup of the flowers.