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Calamagrostis purpurea ssp. phragmitoides

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis purpurea ssp. phragmitoides

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Calamagrostis purpurea subsp. phragmitoides

Calamagrostis purpurea subsp. phragmitoides, also known as Scandinavian small-reed, is a subspecies of reed grass belonging to the Calamagrostis purpurea species complex.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calamagrostis purpurea (Trin.) Trin. subsp. phragmitoides (Hartm.) Tzvelev
  • Rank: Subspecies
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Calamagrostis phragmitoides Hartm.
    • Calamagrostis halleriana var. phragmitoides (Hartm.) Hack.
    • Calamagrostis purpurea (Trin.) Trin. ssp. phragmitoides (Hartm.) Tzvelev
    • C. phragmitoides Hartm.

Distribution and Habitat

  • This subspecies is found in Euro-Mediterranean regions.
  • It grows as an apomictic rhizomatous perennial herb.
  • Prefers wet Salix carr habitats, especially those flooded in winter.
  • Also found in marshes, ditches, and old peat diggings.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Reaches heights of 80 to 150 centimeters.
  • Has multi-nodal stems (5-8 nodes), often branching at the base.
  • Leaves are weak, approximately 5 mm wide, with a long ligule (5-10 mm).
  • Spikelets are awnless or have very short awns.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • In some ecosystems, it acts as a producer, supporting herbivores like snails (Arianta arbostorum).

Further Information

  • BSBI List of British & Irish Vascular Plants and Stoneworts
  • The Plant List
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • Tropicos
  • Euro+Med Plantbase