Blue stem, Bluestem wheatgrass, Western wheatgrass
Andropogon gerardii
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass.
There are about 100 Andropogon species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 2-7.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Canada, Myanmar, North America, SE Asia, Slovenia, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stems, seeds, cereal
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Visoki obrad
Synonyms
Andropogon furcatus Muhl. ex Willd.; and others