Project BudBurst has identified 4 grasses that are easy to identify and widespread across the continental United States.

Click on the plant names below for a printable Identification Guide and Phenophase Field Guide that include pictures, identifying characteristics, and plant specific phenophase descriptions.

Big bluestem

Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)

Blue grama

Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis)

Switchgrass

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)

Western wheatgrass

Western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii)