Calamagrostis epigejos
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Calamagrostis |
| Species: | C. epigejos
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Calamagrostis epigejos, common names wood small-reed or bushgrass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae which is native to Eurasia and Africa. It is found from average moisture locales to salt marsh and wet habitats.[4]
Description
The foliage is a medium green and is perennial with lengthy
lemma is only a half of its length. Its awns are 1–2.5 millimetres (0.04–0.10 in) and are located closer to the lemmas middle.[3]
The large inflorescence is a rich brown colour. The flowers form dense and narrow spikes 25–35 centimetres (10–14 in) long.[4]
Distribution
Calamagrostis epigejos has a broad distribution in temperate Eurasia, from France and Great Britain to Japan.[3] A distinct variety is found in southern and eastern Africa.[3]
Cultivation
Calamagrostis epigejos is cultivated as an ornamental grass for gardens.[4]
References
- ^ "Calamagrostis meinshausenii (Tzvelev) Vilyasoo | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "Calamagrostis epigejos". JSTOR. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Calamagrostis epigejos". Flora of Pakistan. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c bluestem.ca Archived 2018-09-20 at the Wayback Machine. accessed 9.30.2012
External links
Media related to Calamagrostis epigejos at Wikimedia Commons- Bluestem.ca: Calamagrostis epigejos
- Gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org: Calamagrostis epigejos (feathertop reed grass)
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