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ditch reedgrass

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis scopulorum

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Calamagrostis scopulorum

Also known as Ditch Reedgrass and Jones Reedgrass, Calamagrostis scopulorum is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Calamagrostis.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a grass, this plant may be tempting for pets to chew on.
  • The text mentions that this plant grows along ditches, where other hazards might be present.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calamagrostis scopulorum M.E. Jones
  • Common Names: Ditch Reedgrass, Jones Reedgrass, Ditch Reed
  • Synonyms: While not explicitly stated, Calamagrostis scopulorum var. bakeri Stebbins is mentioned as a taxonomic variation.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Calamagrostis scopulorum is found in ditches.

Ecological Role

  • Other species of Reed grass are considered serious weeds along irrigation banks and ditches due to their ability to increase siltation.