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Borstgras

Nardus stricta

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Nardus

Species

Nardus stricta (Borstgras)

Names in Other Languages

French nard

German Borstgras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Borstgras?

The scientific name of Borstgras is Nardus stricta. It belongs to the genus Nardus.

What is the conservation status of Borstgras?

Borstgras (Nardus stricta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Borstgras live?

Borstgras is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Borstgras belong to?

Borstgras (Nardus stricta) belongs to the genus Nardus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Borstgras belong to?

Borstgras (Nardus stricta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).