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Broom-Sedge

Andropogon virginicus

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About

The Broom-Sedge (Andropogon virginicus) is a species in the genus Andropogon. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Andropogon

Species

Andropogon virginicus (Broom-Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French barbon de Virginie

German Blaustängelige Besensegge

Similar Species in Andropogon

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Beardgrass

Andropogon chevalieri

West indian foxtail grass

Andropogon bicornis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broom-Sedge?

The scientific name of Broom-Sedge is Andropogon virginicus. It belongs to the genus Andropogon.

Where does Broom-Sedge live?

Broom-Sedge is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Broom-Sedge belong to?

Broom-Sedge (Andropogon virginicus) belongs to the genus Andropogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Broom-Sedge belong to?

Broom-Sedge (Andropogon virginicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Broom-Sedge?

The closest relatives of Broom-Sedge in the genus Andropogon include Beardgrass, Big Bluestem, sand bluestem, Tambuki grass, West indian foxtail grass.