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Calamagrostis arundinacea

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis arundinacea

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Calamagrostis arundinacea: An Overview

Calamagrostis arundinacea, commonly known as Feather Reed Grass, is a perennial bunch grass appreciated for its ornamental value and vertical accent in landscapes.

Considerations for Pets

  • This grass can attain a height of 5 to 7 feet and is often found in gardens and landscapes.

Considerations for Children

  • This grass can attain a height of 5 to 7 feet and is often found in gardens and landscapes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calamagrostis arundinacea (L.) Roth
  • Common Names: Feather Reed Grass, Korean Feather Reed Grass, Foxtail Grass, Reed Grass
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Agrostis arundinacea L.
    • Achnatherum brachytricha
    • Achnatherum brachytrichum
    • Arundo clarionis Loisel.
    • Arundo montana Gaudin
    • Athernotus pyramidalis (Host) Dulac
    • Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha
    • Calamagrostis arundinacea var. varia (Schrad.) Fiori (synonym of Calamagrostis varia (Schrad.) Host)
    • Calamagrostis arundinacea Wibel, nom. illeg. (synonym of Calamagrostis acutiflora (Schrad.) DC.)
    • Calamagrostis sylvatica (Schrad.) DC.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Eurasia, China, and India.
  • Specific locations mentioned include: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan , Heilongjiang, Hubei, Hunan, Jilin, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Liaoning, and Nei Mongol. It's also found near Szczecin (NW Poland).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial and caespitose (growing in tufts or clumps).
  • Rhizomes are short.
  • Culms (stems) are erect, ranging from 60 to 150 cm long.
  • Lateral branches are lacking.
  • Ligule is eciliate (lacking a fringe of hairs).
  • Leaves are medium green and lanceolate in shape.
  • Clump-forming grass.

Ecological Role

  • In Central Europe, Calamagrostis arundinacea and C. villosa can substitute forest communities on deforested areas.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Often found growing with mullein (Verbascum).

Quirky Facts

  • The name Calamagrostis is derived from the Latin words "calamus" (reed) and "agrostis" (another type of grass).
  • The cultivar 'Karl Foerster' is a popular variety.
  • Calamagrostis x acutiflora cultivars are a result of crossing Calamagrostis epigejos with Calamagrostis arundinacea.

Landscape Applications

  • Excellent as a vertical accent for narrow beds and borders.
  • Can be used in mass plantings, groupings, or as a specimen plant.

Further Information

  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
  • Plant Delights Nursery
  • Santa Rosa Gardens
  • Emerald Coast Growers