| Other Common Names:
Wool Grass, Yellow Indian Grass, Wild Oatgrass
Family: Grass (Poaceae)
Height: 2 1/2 - 6' (75
- 180 cm)
Flower Size: 4 - 12"
(10 - 30.5 cm) flower head
Flowering Season: July
- August
Ecological Preferences:
Mesic (medium moisture) sites, but can withstand
occasional flooding
Select Characteristics:
The ligule, the collar formed at the junction of the
leaf blade and the portion that wraps around the
stem, has a unique "rabbit ear" or "rifle sight"
appearance.
Historical Significance:
Good forage for grazers. Good prairie hay if cut and
dried before maturity.
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