Sorghastrum nutans

A widespread species, found throughout the United States except for the five westernmost states. It is the state grass of both Oklahoma and North Carolina. Similar to Sorghum, as the name suggests.

Inflorescences at anthesis, east side of Mills Canyon, Harding County, New Mexico, 22 Sep 2006.

Spikelets on the east side of Mills Canyon, 22 Sep 2006

An inflorescence past anthesis on the east side of Mills Canyon, 22 Sep 2006