Andropogon distachyos is a species of perennial herb in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 62 cm.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Mountain Andropogon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bothriochloa macra
- Hyparrhenia sinaica
- Diheteropogon amplectens
- Bothriochloa biloba
- Dichanthium caricosum
- Dichanthium aristatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Andropogon
- Species
- Andropogon distachyos
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