This shortgrass has a seedhead of two or more sets of windmill-like branches.
Leaves are primarily basal with the blades and sheaths flattened.
Flowers May to September
Reproduces by seeds and tillers
Livestock will graze this plant in the spring to early summer.
Quality is moderately high but the production is low. It is not a choice forage plant, but is important as an indicator of fair to poor range condition.
Adapted to a wide range of soils; best adapted to acid to neutral medium and coarse textured soils.
