Andropogon (Noun)
Meaning
Tall annual or perennial grasses with spikelike racemes; warm regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Andropogon gerardii, a native species of tallgrass prairie, is found throughout much of North America.
- The prairie restoration project included reintroducing Andropogon scoparius to enhance biodiversity.
- Andropogon glomeratus is often used in landscaping due to its tolerance for drought and poor soil.
- Andropogon grasses grow rapidly during the warm summer months, reaching heights of up to 6 feet.
- Andropogon ternarius is considered a key species in maintaining the balance of ecosystems in Southeastern United States.