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Sandlieschgras

Phleum arenarium

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

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

Phleum

Species

Phleum arenarium (Sandlieschgras)

Names in Other Languages

French fléole des sables

German Sandlieschgras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sandlieschgras?

The scientific name of Sandlieschgras is Phleum arenarium. It belongs to the genus Phleum.

What is the conservation status of Sandlieschgras?

Sandlieschgras (Phleum arenarium) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sandlieschgras live?

Sandlieschgras is found in Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland.

What family does Sandlieschgras belong to?

Sandlieschgras (Phleum arenarium) belongs to the genus Phleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Sandlieschgras endangered?

Yes, Sandlieschgras (Phleum arenarium) 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 Sandlieschgras belong to?

Sandlieschgras (Phleum arenarium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Sandlieschgras?

The closest relatives of Sandlieschgras in the genus Phleum include Alpen-Lieschgras, Glanz-Lieschgras, Pfriemen-Lieschgras, Rispen-Lieschgras, Wiesen-Lieschgras.