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Rasenschmiele

Deschampsia cespitosa

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish grama del monte
French canche cespiteuse
German Rasenschmiele
Portuguese aveia-de-burro

Similar Species in Deschampsia

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Moorschmiele
Deschampsia setacea
Critically Endangered
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Slender hairgrass
Deschampsia elongata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rasenschmiele?
The scientific name of Rasenschmiele is Deschampsia cespitosa. It belongs to the genus Deschampsia.
What is the conservation status of Rasenschmiele?
Rasenschmiele (Deschampsia cespitosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rasenschmiele live?
Rasenschmiele is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Rasenschmiele belong to?
Rasenschmiele (Deschampsia cespitosa) belongs to the genus Deschampsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Rasenschmiele endangered?
No, Rasenschmiele (Deschampsia cespitosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rasenschmiele belong to?
Rasenschmiele (Deschampsia cespitosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Rasenschmiele?
The closest relatives of Rasenschmiele in the genus Deschampsia include Moorschmiele, Slender hairgrass.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Deschampsia — 3 Species

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Moorschmiele
Deschampsia setacea
CR
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Rasenschmiele
Deschampsia cespitosa
LC
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Slender hairgrass
Deschampsia elongata
LC
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