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Small-Flowered Ticklegrass

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 Small-Flowered Ticklegrass?
The scientific name of Small-Flowered Ticklegrass is Deschampsia cespitosa. It belongs to the genus Deschampsia.
What is the conservation status of Small-Flowered Ticklegrass?
Small-Flowered Ticklegrass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Small-Flowered Ticklegrass live?
Small-Flowered Ticklegrass 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 Small-Flowered Ticklegrass belong to?
Small-Flowered Ticklegrass (Deschampsia cespitosa) belongs to the genus Deschampsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Small-Flowered Ticklegrass endangered?
No, Small-Flowered Ticklegrass (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 Small-Flowered Ticklegrass belong to?
Small-Flowered Ticklegrass (Deschampsia cespitosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Small-Flowered Ticklegrass?
The closest relatives of Small-Flowered Ticklegrass 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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bog hair-grass
Deschampsia setacea
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Slender hairgrass
Deschampsia elongata
LC
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Small-Flowered Ticklegrass
Deschampsia cespitosa
LC
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