Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is one of the big four grasses of the tall-mixed grass prairies. It plays an important role as a food source for herbivores and shelter for grassland birds, especially those who are ground nesting. One common name is “turkey foot” for the distinctive shape of its seed head is a panicle of 3 branches, though they can have up to 5 branches. Grazing and prescribed fire help reset prairie ecosystems by removing old growth. Andropogon literally translates to man’s b
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Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is one of the big four grasses of the tall-mixed grass prairies. It plays an important role as a food source for herbivores and shelter for grassland birds, especially those who are ground nesting. One common name is “turkey foot” for the distinctive shape of its seed head is a panicle of 3 branches, though they can have up to 5 branches. Grazing and prescribed fire help reset prairie ecosystems by removing old growth. Andropogon literally translates to man’s b
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