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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.