Andropogon virginicus Broomsedge bluestem (Gramineae)

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Andropogon virginicus
Broomsedge bluestem
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The Andropogon virginicus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Florida, west to Texas, Illinois and Ohio. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Broomsedge bluestem.

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Latin Name:  Andropogon virginicus
Common Name:  Broomsedge bluestem
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open ground, old fields, open woods, sterile hills and sandy soils[236].

Medicinal Information: A decoction of the roots is used in the treatment of backaches[222]. A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of diarrhoea[222]. Externally, it is used as a wash for frostbite, sores, itching, piles and poison ivy rash[222, 257].

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