Re: Grass

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Mark Mayfield

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Oct 24, 2025, 5:45:12 PM10/24/25

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Hi Clayton,

This is known as Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus). It is a common grass in eastern Kansas that will invade, especially, brome fields. I am told it competes well and invades in fields that are depleted in phosphorous.

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Mark

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From: Clayton Lester <ctle...@ksu.edu>
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2025 10:52
To: Mark Mayfield <mark...@ksu.edu>
Subject: Grass

Good Morning Mark

I had a guy bring in some grass and was wondering if you can help me I.D it

Thanks Clayton

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