Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium (Andropogon scoparius)

Family: Grass (Poaceae)
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Photo taken on: October 18, 2011
Location: White Rock, NM
Life Zones: Plains and foothills
Habitat: Roadsides, prairies, open woods

Grows to 4ft with short side stems compared to the other Bluestems. Flowers are hairy and zigzag up the stem. Stems become reddish with age.