Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash

Natural range:  Much of North America, including our area

Habitat:  Diverse habitats, wet to dry, shaded or sunny

Recognition:  Similar to S. sanguineum but differing by having the fertile lemma split for < 1/2 its length (as opposed to > 2/3 its length) and shorter awn (< 15 mm vs. longer).  Differing from most Andropogon species by having single (vs. paired) inflorescence axes.

Florida status:  Abundant