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Bolander's woodreed
Scientific Name: Cinna bolanderi
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bolander's Woodreed (Cinna bolanderi)
Cinna bolanderi, commonly known as Bolander's woodreed or Sierran woodreed, is a perennial grass species belonging to the genus Cinna, a small group of grasses known as woodreeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cinna bolanderi Scribn.
- Rank: Species
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Common Names: Bolander's woodreed, Sierran woodreed
Distribution and Habitat
- Cinna bolanderi is endemic to the Sierra Nevada region of California.
- Specifically found in central California, including Fresno and Tulare counties.
- Prefers mostly shady, moist sites along small streams and wet meadows.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a monocot and a perennial grass.
- Woodreeds have long, soft panicle inflorescences.
Ecological Role
- Bolander's woodreed is associated with wet areas and streamsides.
- It is a component of wet montane meadows, sometimes found in fens.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page with information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cinna bolanderi.
- CalPhotos has images of Cinna bolanderi.