Big Bluestem is a bunch grass that is native to much of the prairie and Great Plains regions of North America. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1492x975, 392 KB) Andropogon gerardii Source: NRCS Plant Materials Center, http://plant-materials. ... For other uses, see Scientific classification (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Plant (disambiguation). ... Classes Magnoliopsida - Dicots Liliopsida - Monocots The flowering plants (also angiosperms or Magnoliophyta) are one of the major groups of modern plants, comprising those that produce seeds in specialized reproductive organs called flowers, where the ovulary or carpel is enclosed. ... Liliopsida is the botanical name for a class. ... families see text Poales is a botanical name at the rank of order. ... Subfamilies There are 7 subfamilies: Subfamily Arundinoideae Subfamily Bambusoideae Subfamily Centothecoideae Subfamily Chloridoideae Subfamily Panicoideae Subfamily Pooideae Subfamily Stipoideae The true grasses are monocotyledonous plants (Class Liliopsida) in the Family Poaceae, also known as Gramineae. ... Andropogon is a genus of grasses. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Grass (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Prairie (disambiguation). ... The Great Plains covers much of the central United States, portions of Canada and Mexico. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...

Big bluestem grows best in rich, sandy soils. Depending on soil and moisture conditions, it grows to a height of 1 – 3m (3 – 10 ft). The stem base turns to a blue-purple as it matures. The seed heads have three spike-like projections, resulting in another common name for big bluestem — "turkey foot." The roots are deep, and the plants send out strong, tough rhizomes. As a result, it forms very strong sod. Loess field in Germany Surface-water-gley developed in glacial till, Northern Ireland Technically, soil forms the pedosphere: the interface between the lithosphere (rocky part of the planet) and the biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. ... For other uses, see Root (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rhizome (disambiguation). ... Rolled sod Sod is turf and the part of the soil beneath it held together by the roots, or a piece of this material. ...

Big bluestem is a late-successional grass in prairie ecosystems. It grows in tall, dense stands that shade out other plant species. These stands tend to gradually increase in size over time, unless a disturbance (such as fire) allows other plant species to re-establish themselves. Prior to the introduction of grazing animals and tillage to the prairie regions of North America, it was the dominant plant species of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Secondary succession: trees are colonizing uncultivated fields and meadows. ... For other uses, see Fire (disambiguation). ... Grazing To feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Prairie grasses The tallgrass prairie is an ecosystem native to central North America, with fire as its primary periodic disturbance. ... A coral reef near the Hawaiian islands is an example of a complex marine ecosystem. ...

Bluestem, which has many variants, is considered to be good forage for horses and cattle and it can also be cut and used for hay. While not considered the highest quality native forage found in the United States, it has long been considered a desirable and ecologically important grass by cattle ranchers and range-land ecologists. Bluestem grass is also in use by landscapers and home owners who desire to create a 'native' look in their lawns and gardens. Forage is the herbaceous plant material (mainly grasses and legumes) eaten by grazing animals. ... Who ever deleted my page is a prat and i wil hunt them down on lucy and shout at them loudly! RAAAAARRR! connie sansom ... For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... For other uses, see Hay (disambiguation). ...

Big Bluestem is the dominant grass in the largest protected tract of remaining tallgrass prairie in the world in Osage County, Oklahoma on the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Osage County is the largest county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Photo of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. ...

Big Bluestem was very common in the Blackland Prairie Region of the state of Texas prior to the development of rangelands in to cropland and the implementation of conventional farming practices. Remanants still remain to this day and can be found along roadsides and undeveloped rangelands especially in Navarro County.