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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