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Metskastik

Calamagrostis arundinacea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Poales (イネ目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Calamagrostis
Species
Calamagrostis arundinacea (Metskastik)

Names in Other Languages

German Wald-Reitgras

Similar Species in Calamagrostis

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Bush Grass
Calamagrostis epigejos
Least Concern
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coastal small-reed
Calamagrostis pseudophragmites
Least Concern
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Lapland Reedgrass
Calamagrostis lapponica
Least Concern
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Scandinavian Small-Reed
Calamagrostis purpurea
Not Evaluated
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Narrow Reedgrass
Calamagrostis stricta
Extinct
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European beachgrass
Calamagrostis arenaria
Not Evaluated
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pine grass
Calamagrostis rubescens
Not Evaluated
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Pickering'S Reed Bentgrass
Calamagrostis pickeringii
Not Evaluated
View all species in Calamagrostis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Metskastik?
The scientific name of Metskastik is Calamagrostis arundinacea. It belongs to the genus Calamagrostis.
What is the conservation status of Metskastik?
Metskastik (Calamagrostis arundinacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Metskastik live?
Metskastik is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
What family does Metskastik belong to?
Metskastik (Calamagrostis arundinacea) belongs to the genus Calamagrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Metskastik endangered?
No, Metskastik (Calamagrostis arundinacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Metskastik belong to?
Metskastik (Calamagrostis arundinacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Metskastik?
The closest relatives of Metskastik in the genus Calamagrostis include Bush Grass, coastal small-reed, Lapland Reedgrass, Scandinavian Small-Reed, Narrow Reedgrass.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Calamagrostis — 14 Species

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Bush Grass
Calamagrostis epigejos
LC 🐾
coastal small-reed
Calamagrostis pseudophragmites
LC 🐾
Lapland Reedgrass
Calamagrostis lapponica
LC
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Metskastik
Calamagrostis arundinacea
LC
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Scandinavian Small-Reed
Calamagrostis purpurea
NE 🐾
Narrow Reedgrass
Calamagrostis stricta
EX 🐾
European beachgrass
Calamagrostis arenaria
NE 🐾
pine grass
Calamagrostis rubescens
NE 🐾
Pickering'S Reed Bentgrass
Calamagrostis pickeringii
NE 🐾
purple reedgrass
Calamagrostis purpurascens
NE 🐾
purple small-reed
Calamagrostis canescens
LC 🐾
Bluejoint
Calamagrostis canadensis
LC 🐾
circumpolar reedgrass
Calamagrostis deschampsioides
NE 🐾
Northern Reedgrass
Calamagrostis inexpansa
LC
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