Andropogon floridanus
| Andropogon floridanus | |
|---|---|
| Thriving in recently burned white sand scrub | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Andropogon |
| Species: | A. floridanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Andropogon floridanus | |
Andropogon floridanus, commonly referred to as Florida bluestem, is a species of grass endemic to the US southeast coastal plain, primarily in the state of Florida, although it may have scattered populations in Georgia and Alabama.[1]
Habitat
It occurs in the dry, sandy, fire-adapted habitats of the region including scrub, longleaf pine-turkey oak sandhill, and scrubby flatwoods.[1]
Conservation
The species' primary threat is habitat loss from development for real estate, agriculture, and silviculture. It is also threatened by fire suppression.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Andropogon floridanus". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Andropogon floridanus". Florida PlantAtlas. Retrieved 5 September 2025.