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grama del monte

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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bog hair-grass
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 grama del monte?
The scientific name of grama del monte is Deschampsia cespitosa. It belongs to the genus Deschampsia.
What is the conservation status of grama del monte?
grama del monte (Deschampsia cespitosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does grama del monte live?
grama del monte 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 grama del monte belong to?
grama del monte (Deschampsia cespitosa) belongs to the genus Deschampsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is grama del monte endangered?
No, grama del monte (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 grama del monte belong to?
grama del monte (Deschampsia cespitosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of grama del monte?
The closest relatives of grama del monte in the genus Deschampsia include bog hair-grass, Slender hairgrass.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Deschampsia — 3 Species

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grama del monte
Deschampsia cespitosa
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bog hair-grass
Deschampsia setacea
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Slender hairgrass
Deschampsia elongata
LC
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