Other common names:
Bare Indian Grass Other scientific names: Andropogon nutans, Chrysopogon avenaceus, Chrysopogon nutans, Sorghum nutans French names:
Faux-sorgho penché Family: Grass Family (Poaceae) Group: Grasses Flowers: Green/Brown Height:
100-200 cm (39-78 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Native/Non-native:
Native Notes:
This is one of the classic naturalization grasses.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: nutans: nodding For more information visit: Ontario Grasses Photographs:
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