Schizachyrium niveum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Schizachyrium |
| Species: | S. niveum
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Schizachyrium niveum, commonly referred to as pinescrub bluestem, is a rare species of grass endemic to peninsular Florida.[1]
Habitat
It only occurs in sunny openings in the sandy, fire-dependent habitats of scrub and scrubby sandhill. It is primarily found on the Lake Wales Ridge, especially in Polk and Highlands counties,[1] but may also be found in Hillsborough, Hernando, Orange, Osceola, and Indian River counties.[2]
Conservation
It is known from likely less than 55 sites, many of which seem to have low populations. It faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to development for real estate and agriculture. Additional threats include fire suppression, so prescribed fire or mulching are necessary parts of managing for the recovery of this species.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Schizachyrium niveum". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Schizachyrium niveum". Florida PlantAtlas. Retrieved 16 August 2025.