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Tweedy's reedgrass

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis tweedyi

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Calamagrostis tweedyi: Tweedy's Reedgrass

Discover the captivating world of Calamagrostis tweedyi, commonly known as Tweedy's Reedgrass. This perennial graminoid offers intriguing insights into the grass family and its role in specific ecosystems.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calamagrostis tweedyi (Scribn.) Scribn. ex Vasey
  • Common Name: Tweedy's Reedgrass, Cascade Reedgrass
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Genus: Calamagrostis (Small-reed or Reedgrass)
  • Synonyms: Calamagrostis tweedyi Hitchcock (s.)

Distribution and Habitat

Tweedy's Reedgrass is found East of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington and has been identified in Montana. It is associated with the Payette National Forest.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Graminoid
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Bloom Period: Late June to Early August
  • Habit: Herb

Ecological Role

Tweedy's Reedgrass plays a role in post-fire environments, influencing seed production in burned patches.