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Pacific reedgrass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis nutkaensis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calamagrostis nutkaensis - Pacific Reedgrass
Calamagrostis nutkaensis is a species of grass known by the common names Pacific reedgrass and Nootka reedgrass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calamagrostis nutkaensis (J. Presl) J. Presl ex Steud.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Genus: Calamagrostis
- Synonyms: Deyeuxia nutkaensis J. Presl, Deyeuxia
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America, ranging from Alaska to California.
- Particularly abundant in coastal areas.
- Found in coastal woodlands, dunes, and bluffs, especially from the San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska.
Morphological Characteristics
- Evergreen bunch grass that grows to 3 to 4 feet round.
- Seed heads extend 3 feet above the foliage.
- Perennial grass, rhizomatous.
- Leaves are long, linear, and flat or channeled.
Ecological Role
- Forms Sitka spruce/Pacific reedgrass Plant Associations near Sitka, Alaska.
- Part of coastal prairie community types.
Other Information
- Adaptable to various conditions, including heavy or rocky soils, salt spray, wind, and summer drought.
- Performs best in coastal gardens.
- Used in landscaping for mass planting on hillsides.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- USDA PLANTS Database: USDA PLANTS