Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) Coming upon a stand of Indian grass in the summer prairie is a striking experience. Indian grass is one of the foundation grasses of a high quality prairie. video photo by Cynthia Gehrie

The russet colored seed clusters are dense. They make soft rustling sounds waving gracefully in the breeze. photo by Tim Burke

Butter-yellow anthers are revealed when the grass blooms in August. video photo by Cynthia Gehrie