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Lapland Reedgrass

Calamagrostis lapponica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Calamagrostis
Species
Calamagrostis lapponica (Lapland Reedgrass)

Names in Other Languages

French calamagrostide de Lapponie

Similar Species in Calamagrostis

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Land-Reitgras
Calamagrostis epigejos
Least Concern
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Lanzettliches Reitgras
Calamagrostis canescens
Least Concern
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Moorreitgras
Calamagrostis stricta
Extinct
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Schilfähnliches Reitgras
Calamagrostis pseudophragmites
Least Concern
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Wald-Reitgras
Calamagrostis arundinacea
Least Concern
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purple reedgrass
Calamagrostis purpurascens
Not Evaluated
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Bluejoint
Calamagrostis canadensis
Least Concern
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circumpolar reedgrass
Calamagrostis deschampsioides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lapland Reedgrass?
The scientific name of Lapland Reedgrass is Calamagrostis lapponica. It belongs to the genus Calamagrostis.
What is the conservation status of Lapland Reedgrass?
Lapland Reedgrass (Calamagrostis lapponica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lapland Reedgrass live?
Lapland Reedgrass is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Lapland Reedgrass belong to?
Lapland Reedgrass (Calamagrostis lapponica) belongs to the genus Calamagrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Lapland Reedgrass endangered?
No, Lapland Reedgrass (Calamagrostis lapponica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lapland Reedgrass belong to?
Lapland Reedgrass (Calamagrostis lapponica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Lapland Reedgrass?
The closest relatives of Lapland Reedgrass in the genus Calamagrostis include Land-Reitgras, Lanzettliches Reitgras, Moorreitgras, Schilfähnliches Reitgras, Wald-Reitgras.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Calamagrostis — 14 Species

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Land-Reitgras
Calamagrostis epigejos
LC 🐾
Lanzettliches Reitgras
Calamagrostis canescens
LC 🐾
Moorreitgras
Calamagrostis stricta
EX 🐾
Schilfähnliches Reitgras
Calamagrostis pseudophragmites
LC 🐾
Wald-Reitgras
Calamagrostis arundinacea
LC 🐾
Pickering'S Reed Bentgrass
Calamagrostis pickeringii
NE 🐾
purple reedgrass
Calamagrostis purpurascens
NE 🐾
Bluejoint
Calamagrostis canadensis
LC 🐾
circumpolar reedgrass
Calamagrostis deschampsioides
NE 🐾
Northern Reedgrass
Calamagrostis inexpansa
LC
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Lapland Reedgrass
Calamagrostis lapponica
LC
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Scandinavian Small-Reed
Calamagrostis purpurea
NE 🐾
European beachgrass
Calamagrostis arenaria
NE 🐾
pine grass
Calamagrostis rubescens
NE
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