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Eastern Gamagrass
Grass Family ( Poaceae : Andropogoneae )
Latin Name : Tripsacum dactyloides
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – fair
Livestock -good
Remarks :
This is a very large and robust grass, arises
from thick, scaly rootstocks. The leaves are
very wide and have sharp, rough edges. The
seedhead consists of three long spikes with
female seeds at the bottom (looks like hard
kernels), and the male seeds stacked above
on the same spike. Excellent forage for all
classes of livestock throughout the growing
season, foliage breaks down rapidly after
frost; therefore it is not suitable for winter
grazing. Adapted to moist, well-drained,
fertile soils. Does not tolerate standing water
for long periods of time.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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