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chee reedgrass

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis epigeios var. georgica

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Calamagrostis epigeios: Chee Reed Grass

Calamagrostis epigeios, commonly known as Chee Reed Grass, is a perennial grass with a widespread distribution. It is also known by several other names, including feathertop, bushgrass, wood small-reed, and reed bent.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calamagrostis epigeios (L.) Roth
  • Common Name: Chee Reed Grass
  • 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. &amp Buhse) Tzvelev
    • Calamagrostis epigeios ssp. macrolepis

Distribution and Habitat

Calamagrostis epigeios has a widespread distribution. It has been observed in locations such as Ojdula, Transylvania, Romania, and is also found in the United States, including North Dakota.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Habit: Grass or Grasslike
  • Lifeform: Perennial grass
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Grown habit: Graminoid

Ecological Role

Calamagrostis epigeios is found in meadows and is able to grow from seed in forests.

Interactions with Other Organisms

The provided text mentions the role of Calamagrostis epigeios alongside Lotus corniculatus in soil.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • Discover Life