eastern gamagrass

Overview

Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a warm season perennial grass native to North America, thriving across a variety of habitats. It grows up to 2 metres in height and produces spikes of silky, wax-like flowers during late summer. It has an extensive root system, able to spread up to 6 metres deep and hold moisture in dry conditions. Its deep-seated rhizomes also make it a very durable species, able to recover from fire or grazing. Its high quality nutrient content makes it ideal forage for animals, while its tall stalks provide excellent shelter for wildlife. Eastern gamagrass is an incredibly useful species, due to its hardiness, fertility, and a range of other benefits.

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