Andropogon gerardii
(Big Bluestem)

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Lower Plant


Upper Plant


Single Shoot


Culm Internode Cross Section


Leaf Blade, Two Views


Leaf Blade, Abaxial View, Close-Up


Leaf Base, Two Views


Leaf Base, Side View


Ligule


Leaf Sheath


Inflorescence


Inflorescence


Rame


Spikelets


Spikelet Unit


Spikelet Unit - Rachis Joint


Spikelet Unit - Parts Spread



Sessile Spikelet - Glume A


Sessile Spikelet  - Glume B


Sessile Spikelet - Side A


Sessile Spikelet - Side B


Pedicellate Spikelet - Two Views


Pedicellate Spikelet - Parts Spread


Rachis Joint


Fertile Flower