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chee reedgrass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis epigeios
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chee Reed Grass (Calamagrostis epigeios)
Calamagrostis epigeios, commonly known as Chee Reed Grass, is a perennial grass found in various locations worldwide. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Calamagrostis epigeios (L.) Roth
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Genus: Calamagrostis Adans.
Synonyms
- Agrostis epigeios (L.) Raspail
- Arundo epigeios L.
- Arundo stricta Gilib.
Subspecies
- Calamagrostis epigeios (L.) Roth subsp. epigeios
- Calamagrostis epigeios (L.) Roth subsp. glomerata (Boiss. & Buhse) Tzvelev
- Calamagrostis epigeios ssp. macrolepis
- Calamagrostis epigeios var. epigeios
Common Names
- Chee Reed Grass
- Chee reedgrass
- Feathertop
- Bushgrass
- Wood Small-reed
- Reed Bent
- Land-Reitgras
Distribution and Habitat
Calamagrostis epigeios has a widespread distribution. It has been observed in locations such as Ojdula, Transylvania, Romania, and is found across Japan. In the U.S., it is considered an exotic species. It is found in North Dakota and other areas within the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Habit: Grass or Grasslike
- Lifeform: Perennial grass
- Duration: Perennial
- Grown Habit: Graminoid
Associations
Calamagrostis epigeios has been noted growing in conjunction with other plants such as Scotch fir (Pinus sylvestris) in areas undergoing seeding and alongside Lotus corniculatus L. (bird's-foot trefoil). Also frequently found in meadows with C. purpurea.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- Discover Life