About Andropogon hallii Hack.
Andropogon hallii Hack., commonly known by the common names sand bluestem, sand hill bluestem, Hall's bluestem, Hall's beardgrass, prairie bluestem, and turkey-foot, is a sod-forming perennial grass species belonging to the grass family Poaceae. It is a bunchgrass that grows in tufts, and can reach a height of 7 feet (2.1 meters) when grown under favorable conditions. Sand bluestem is native to North America. Its distribution in the continent ranges from the Mississippi River west to the Rocky Mountains, and extends from Canada south to Chihuahua, Mexico. The species prefers sandy soils, and will become the dominant plant in areas that receive less than 30 inches of average annual rainfall. Sand bluestem is considered a high quality forage with good palatability for livestock, but it cannot tolerate continuous heavy grazing. It is also a valuable browse plant for wildlife, serves as a source of edible seeds, and provides nesting habitat for upland birds.
