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Andropogon

Andropogon

9.9
A group of tall grasses that grow in warm places with spiky seed heads
  • noun
  • /ˌændrəˈpoʊɡən/
  • Specialized
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  • Many farmers cultivate Andropogon for its drought resistance.

Examples

  • Several species within the Andropogon genus are important for pasturelands in tropical climates.

  • The feathery seed heads of Andropogon often stand out in prairies during late summer.

  • Researchers studied Andropogon to understand its role in soil conservation.

  • The Andropogon species thrive in warm climates.

  • Researchers studied Andropogon to understand its role in soil conservation.

  • Several species within the Andropogon genus are important for pasturelands in tropical climates.

  • The feathery seed heads of Andropogon often stand out in prairies during late summer.

Compounds

Andropogon scoparius
  • Specialized
9.9

A hardy North American prairie grass with blue-green stems and leaves that turn bronze in autumn, also called little bluestem

Andropogon gerardii
  • Specialized
9.5

A tall grass that lives many years, grows in United States prairies, and is used for hay

Andropogon virginicus
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall grass that grows in clumps in the southeastern United States and people call broomsedge

Andropogon furcatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall North American grass that farmers grow for hay

Surface Forms

Andropogon singular
Andropogons plural

Etymology

The word Andropogon comes from Greek parts andro- meaning 'man' and -pogon meaning 'beard', and the andro- part is the same one you see in android. So the name means 'man's beard' and helps you remember this grass because its feathery seed heads look like a beard.