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slimstem reedgrass

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis stricta ssp. stricta

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: ME (neglected reed -grass), NY (northern reedgrass

       

Slimstem Reedgrass (Calamagrostis stricta)

Calamagrostis stricta, commonly known as slimstem reedgrass, is a species of bunchgrass belonging to the Poaceae (Grass) family. Other common names include boreal reed grass, northern reed grass, slim-stem reed grass, and narrowspike reedgrass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calamagrostis stricta (Timm) Koeler
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Genus: Calamagrostis Adans. (reedgrass)
  • Synonyms: Calamagrostis neglecta (Ehrh.) Gaertn., Mey. et Scherb.
  • Subspecies: Calamagrostis stricta subsp. stricta, Calamagrostis stricta ssp. inexpansa

Distribution and Habitat

Slimstem reedgrass grows on silty alkaline soils.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is valued for its vertical growth habit.
  • Some varieties have variegated foliage with boldly striped green and white leaves.
  • Calamagrostis stricta spp. inexpansa is noted as being short (20-70 cm).