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sandreed
Scientific Name: Calamovilfa
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Prairie Sandreed (Calamovilfa longifolia)
Calamovilfa longifolia, commonly known as prairie sandreed or sand reedgrass, is a native North American grass. Other common names include sand reed, prairie sandgrass, and big sandgrass.
Considerations for Pets
- This grass grows between 2-6 feet tall.
- Blades are flat near the base but roll inward near the thread-like tip.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calamovilfa longifolia (Hook.) Scribn.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonym: Calamovilfa gigantea (Giant Sandreed)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, specifically the Great Plains and adjacent areas.
- It thrives on well-drained sites, particularly deep sands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Prairie sandreed is a sod-forming perennial grass, growing 2-6 feet tall.
- It has stiffly erect culms (stems).
- Culms are usually solitary, stout, glabrous, and waxy. They can be solid or hollow near the base.
- Leaves are long and tapering.
- The seed head is 4-16 inches long.
- It is a warm-season grass.
- It is rhizomatous, forming an open sod.
Ecological Role
- Prairie sandreed is used for stabilization of sandy areas prone to wind erosion.
Uses
- Grazing and rangeland forage
- Hayland
- Soil binder
Cultivars
- 'Goshen'
- 'Pronghorn'
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Moderately palatable to livestock.
Further Information
- USDA NRCS Bridger Plant Materials Center, Bridger, MT