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Macoun's reedgrass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis canadensis var. macouniana
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: KY (blue-joint reed grass)
Macoun's Reedgrass (Calamagrostis canadensis var. macouniana)
Macoun's reedgrass, scientifically known as Calamagrostis canadensis var. macouniana, is a variety of reedgrass with several common names, including bluejoint and bluejoint reedgrass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) P. Beauv. var. macouniana (Vasey) Stebbins
- Common Names: Macoun's reedgrass, bluejoint, bluejoint reedgrass, marsh reedgrass, Canada reedgrass, Macoun's bluejoint
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Calamagrostis macouniana (Vasey) Vasey
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is often found in wet environments. Historical records indicate its presence in swampy soils and wet woods, with specific mentions of locations such as Belleville and London in Ontario, Canada, as well as the north shore of Lake Superior.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Herb (Gramin.)
Uses
- Calamagrostis canadensis (of which Calamagrostis canadensis var. macouniana is a variety) has forage value for deer, bison, and cattle.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Database listing the flora of Illinois
- Plant database for Macoun's reedgrass Natives Poaceae