Eastern gama grass
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common name- Bottlebrush grass
scientific family- Tripsacum dactyloides
family-Poaceae
height- 4-8 feet
inflorescence- Spike-like branches, 1-4, 6 to 10 inches long.
flowering period- June, July, August, September
blade description-Flat, 12 to 30 inches long, .25 to 1.25 inch wide
ligules- Rings of short hairs
known uses-It is palatable and very nutritious for livestock.
interesting fact- Birds and small mammals consume the seeds.
location- Moist prairies, fertile bottomland, and stream banks.
scientific family- Tripsacum dactyloides
family-Poaceae
height- 4-8 feet
inflorescence- Spike-like branches, 1-4, 6 to 10 inches long.
flowering period- June, July, August, September
blade description-Flat, 12 to 30 inches long, .25 to 1.25 inch wide
ligules- Rings of short hairs
known uses-It is palatable and very nutritious for livestock.
interesting fact- Birds and small mammals consume the seeds.
location- Moist prairies, fertile bottomland, and stream banks.