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×Ammocalamagrostis

Scientific Name: ×Ammocalamagrostis

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Ammocalamagrostis baltica

Ammocalamagrostis baltica, also known as Purple Marram or Hybrid Marram, is a perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ammocalamagrostis baltica (Flügge ex Schrad.) P.Fn.
  • Family: Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
  • Subfamily: Pooideae
  • Tribe: (Not specified in text)
  • Synonyms: Calammophila baltica, Ammophila baltica, Arundo baltica, Calamagrostis baltica, Psamma baltica
  • Note: The nomenclature follows Tutin et al.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text refers to the plant's presence in the Baltic Sea region.
  • It is associated with dunes.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Perennial caespitose (growing in tufts).
  • Rhizomes: Elongated.
  • Culms: Erect or geniculately ascending (bent and then ascending), robust, 70-150 cm long.
  • Leaves: Linear shape, alternate arrangement.
  • Life form: Grass.

Ecological Role

  • It is noted for its competition in dune conservation.
  • The text mentions that Ammocalamagrostis baltica hybridizes with Calamagrostis epigejos.

Genetic Information

  • Reference is made to Vibrio anguillarum chromosome 2, which is likely not related to Ammocalamagrostis baltica.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Offers help and information.
  • Tropicos: Provides name search functionality.
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Contains information about Ammocalamagrostis baltica.
  • Discover Life: Offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of the plant.
  • The Plant List: Includes scientific plant names.
  • World Grasses: Provides the taxonomic name.