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leafy reedgrass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis foliosa
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CA (leafy reed grass)
Calamagrostis foliosa - Leafy Reedgrass
Calamagrostis foliosa is a perennial grass species with attractive foliage and plumes.
Common Names
- Leafy Reedgrass
- Cape Mendocino Reed Grass
- Leafy Reed-grass
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calamagrostis foliosa Kearney
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Rank: Species
- Type: Graminoid
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to northern California.
- Found in rocky places near the coast.
- Specific locations include:
- Del Norte County
- Mendocino County
- King Range National Conservation Area
- Grows along the northern California coastal bluffs, coastal scrub, and serpentine barrens.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.
- Grows 12-24 inches (30-60 centimeters) tall.
- Forms dense bunches.
- Low-growing.
- Leaves are mostly basal.
- Blue-green foliage with seasonal red tinging.
- Showy, nodding cream-colored plumes.
- Grows in soft mound.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that this plant has narrow leaves, so there's a potential for ingestion if pets graze on the grass.
Cultivation
- Grows in Sun or light shade.
- Deer Resistant
- Medium to low water requirements.
- USDA Hardiness Zone varies (refer to plant information for specific zones).