PRARIE GRASSES

SWITCH GRASS

HEIGHT AND nODES

• Approximate Height is: 124.3 cm
• Approximate Amount of Nodes is: 6

LEAVES ARE

• Long
• Tube-Like
• Thick

FUN fACT!

• Other common names for switchgrass are tall panic grass, Wobsqua grass, blackbent, tall prairiegrass, wild redtop, thatchgrass, and Virginia switchgrass.

SIDE OATS GRAMA

HEIGHT AND NODES

• Approximate Height is: 65.0 cm
• Approximate Amount of Nodes is: 5

LEAVES ARE

• Spindly
• Short

FUN FACT!

• It is planted for erosion control

CANADA WILD RYE

HEIGHT AND NODES

• Approximate Height is: 142.7 cm
• Approximate Amount of Nodes is: 8

LEAVES ARE

• Wide
• Topped with a Point

FUN FACT!

• Canada Wild Rye grows during the spring and fall when soil temperatures are cool.