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Nootka alkaligrass

Puccinellia nutkaensis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Puccinellia

Species

Puccinellia nutkaensis (Nootka alkaligrass)

Names in Other Languages

French puccinellie de Nootka

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nootka alkaligrass?

The scientific name of Nootka alkaligrass is Puccinellia nutkaensis. It belongs to the genus Puccinellia.

What is the conservation status of Nootka alkaligrass?

Nootka alkaligrass (Puccinellia nutkaensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nootka alkaligrass live?

Nootka alkaligrass is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Nootka alkaligrass belong to?

Nootka alkaligrass (Puccinellia nutkaensis) belongs to the genus Puccinellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Nootka alkaligrass endangered?

Yes, Nootka alkaligrass (Puccinellia nutkaensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Nootka alkaligrass belong to?

Nootka alkaligrass (Puccinellia nutkaensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Nootka alkaligrass?

The closest relatives of Nootka alkaligrass in the genus Puccinellia include Büscheliger Salzschwaden, Dichtblütiger Salzschwaden, Gewöhnlicher Salzschwaden, Strand-Salzschwaden, Andel, Nuttall'S Alkali Grass.