EPPO Global Database

Andropogon virginicus(ANOVI)

Overview
Code created in: 2004-05-01

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: ANOVI
  • Preferred name: Andropogon virginicus
  • Authority: Linnaeus

Notes

Canada (Ontario), USA (southeastern), Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America (Venezuela). An invasive weed. Introduced in Caucasus, Japan, USA (California), New Zealand.

WSSA list of weeds in North America


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Andropogon dissitiflorus Michaux
Holcus virginicus (Linnaeus) Steudel
Sorghum virginicum (Linnaeus) Kuntze

Common names
Name Language
beardgrass English
broomsedge English
broomsedge bluestem English (US)
broomstraw English
deceptive bluestem English
old-field broomstraw English
sage grass English
sedge grass English
smooth bluestem English
whisky grass English
yellow bluestem English
yellowsedge bluestem English
meriken-karukaya Japanese
メリケンカルカヤ Japanese
aндpoпoгoн виpгинcкий Russian
бородач виргинский Russian
бородачевник виpгинcкий Russian