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| Sorghastrum elliottii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Sorghastrum |
| Species: | S. elliottii
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| Binomial name | |
| Sorghastrum elliottii | |
Sorghastrum elliottii, commonly referred to as slender Indiangrass, is a species of perennial graminoid found in North America.[1]
Description
[edit]Sorghastrum elliottii possesses culms that range in height from 0.4 to 2 m (1.3 to 6.6 ft) and scaberulous blades that reach a length of up 60 cm (24 in) and a width of 10 mm (0.4 in). Sheaths are normally glabrous with scarious margins.[2]
The panicles are elongated with smooth, purplish rachis and peduncles that range in length from 1 to 20 mm (0.04 to 0.79 in). Spikelets occur in pairs; they are ovoid in shape and are between 5 and 8 mm (0.2 and 0.3 in) in length. When grain is produced it is reddish in color, 2.5 to 3 mm (0.10 to 0.12 in) in length, and ellipsoid to obovoid in shape.[2]
This species possesses fibrous roots.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Within the United States, S. elliottii may be found in the southeastern region of the country, its range stretching from Maryland south to Florida and westward to Texas.[4] It has been observed as far north as Indiana.[5]
This species may be found in habitats such as in river-scour environments, as well as forests and woodlands.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Weakley, Alan S. (2015). Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States. University of North Carolina Herbarium.
- ^ a b Radford, Albert E.; Ahles, Harry E.; Bell, C. Ritchie (21 December 1968). Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. The University of North Carolina Press. ISBN 978-0807810873.
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ a b "Sorghastrum elliottii (Slender Indiangrass) - FSUS". fsus.ncbg.unc.edu. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "USDA Plants Database". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2025-10-20.