species 1,259 observations

Lopsided Indiangrass

Sorghastrum secundum

Field notes

Sorghastrum secundum is a species of grass known by the common name lopsided Indiangrass. It is native to the Southeastern United States.

This species is a perennial bunchgrass growing up to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall. The flat leaf blades are up to 24 in (610 mm) long. The ligule is pointed. The inflorescence is one-sided.

This plant provides forage for livestock. It grows best on well-drained soils. It is a larval host plant to the pepper-and-salt skipper.

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4 native animals
supported in the US

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

From USDA PLANTS.