Schizachyrium
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| Scientific name | Schizachyrium |
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| Order | Poales |
| Rank | Genus |
| Tribe | Andropogoneae |
| Higher classification | Andropogoninae |
| Family | Poaceae |
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| ID | 2572481 |
About Schizachyrium
Schizachyrium is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family. The name is derived from the Ancient Greek words σχίζειν, meaning "to split," and ἄχυρον, meaning "chaff. " It refers to either the glume or the toothed lemmas. In the United States, members of the genus are commonly known as bluestems.
