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Moorschmiele

Deschampsia setacea

Critically Endangered

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The bog hair-grass (Deschampsia setacea) is a species in the genus Deschampsia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Deschampsia

Species

Deschampsia setacea (Moorschmiele)

Names in Other Languages

French canche des marais

German Moorschmiele

Similar Species in Deschampsia

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Rasenschmiele

Deschampsia cespitosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moorschmiele?

The scientific name of Moorschmiele is Deschampsia setacea. It belongs to the genus Deschampsia.

What is the conservation status of Moorschmiele?

Moorschmiele (Deschampsia setacea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Moorschmiele live?

Moorschmiele is found in Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Moorschmiele belong to?

Moorschmiele (Deschampsia setacea) belongs to the genus Deschampsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Moorschmiele endangered?

Yes, Moorschmiele (Deschampsia setacea) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Moorschmiele belong to?

Moorschmiele (Deschampsia setacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Moorschmiele?

The closest relatives of Moorschmiele in the genus Deschampsia include Rasenschmiele, Slender hairgrass.