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Bolander's reedgrass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis bolanderi
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calamagrostis bolanderi - Bolander's Reedgrass
Calamagrostis bolanderi, commonly known as Bolander's reedgrass, is a species of grass native to North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calamagrostis bolanderi
- Common Name: Bolander's reedgrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Calamagrostis bolanderi Thurb.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calamagrostis bolanderi is endemic to northern California.
- It thrives in moist environments, specifically in Sonoma and Humboldt Counties.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant is a graminoid (grass-like).
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Related Species
- Other Calamagrostis species include:
- Calamagrostis canadensis (Bluejoint reedgrass)
- Calamagrostis epigeios (Chee reedgrass)
- Calamagrostis koelerioides (Fire reedgrass)
- Calamagrostis nutkaensis (Pacific reedgrass)
- Calamagrostis foliosa (Leafy Reed Grass)
- Calamagrostis breweri (Shorthair Reedgrass)
- Calamagrostis cainii (Cain's Reedgrass)
- Calamagrostis coarctata (Arctic Reedgrass)
- Calamagrostis stricta ssp. stricta var. stricta (Slim-stem reed grass)
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- CalPhotos
- Wiktionary