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bog hair-grass

Deschampsia setacea

Critically Endangered

About

The bog hair-grass (Deschampsia setacea) is a species in the genus Deschampsia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Deschampsia

Species

Deschampsia setacea (bog hair-grass)

Names in Other Languages

French canche des marais

German Moorschmiele

Similar Species in Deschampsia

Small-Flowered Ticklegrass

Deschampsia cespitosa

Least Concern

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Compare Species

vs Slender hairgrass vs Small-Flowered Ticklegrass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bog hair-grass?

The scientific name of bog hair-grass is Deschampsia setacea. It belongs to the genus Deschampsia.

What is the conservation status of bog hair-grass?

bog hair-grass (Deschampsia setacea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bog hair-grass live?

bog hair-grass is found in Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does bog hair-grass belong to?

bog hair-grass (Deschampsia setacea) belongs to the genus Deschampsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is bog hair-grass endangered?

Yes, bog hair-grass (Deschampsia setacea) 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 bog hair-grass belong to?

bog hair-grass (Deschampsia setacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of bog hair-grass?

The closest relatives of bog hair-grass in the genus Deschampsia include Slender hairgrass, Small-Flowered Ticklegrass.