Andropogon sp.
Bluestem, Bluestem
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Andropogon sp. (Bluestem) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Anatherum: Andropogon has fluffy, cottony seed heads from hairy bristles; check spikelet arrangement.; vs Sorghum: Andropogon has single spikelets per node; Sorghum has paired or clustered spikelets.; vs Hyparrhenia: Andropogon has one spikelet per node; Hyparrhenia has paired spikelets.; vs Bothriochloa: Andropogon has single spikelets at nodes; Bothriochloa has paired spikelets.; vs Heteropogon: Andropogon has single spikelets per node; Heteropogon has multiple spikelets per node.
Frequently asked questions
Is Andropogon sp. native to California?
No. Andropogon sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Andropogon sp. belong to?
Andropogon sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Andropogon.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.