PorcupineGrass

Porcupine Grass,

 This picture was taken on 9/30/08 @ AHS Prarie.

This grass is found mostly in the northern plain states such as Iowa and Illinois. This tall prarie grass is very common near roads in in rich dirt. It is usually 2-3 feet tall with long stringy leaves usually 12 inches long and a quater inch across. This plant is golden brown and has pale green leaves. It needs, preferably, full sun and likes dry sandy areas, like AHS prarie. Is eaten by horses, cattle, bison, 13 kinds of squirrels and several kinds of grassshopers. This plant usually attracts herbavores because of the smell and hair at the bottom of the stem.

http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/grasses/plants/porcupine_grass.htm This is a informational website( .info). It was made by the prarie grass fanclub.