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Canada Bluegrass

Poa compressa

Least Concern

About

The Canada Bluegrass (Poa compressa) is a species in the genus Poa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇰🇵 North Korea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Poa

Species

Poa compressa (Canada Bluegrass)

Names in Other Languages

French pâturin comprimé

German Platthalm-Rispengras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canada Bluegrass?

The scientific name of Canada Bluegrass is Poa compressa. It belongs to the genus Poa.

What is the conservation status of Canada Bluegrass?

Canada Bluegrass (Poa compressa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Canada Bluegrass live?

Canada Bluegrass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland.

What family does Canada Bluegrass belong to?

Canada Bluegrass (Poa compressa) belongs to the genus Poa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Canada Bluegrass endangered?

No, Canada Bluegrass (Poa compressa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Canada Bluegrass belong to?

Canada Bluegrass (Poa compressa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Canada Bluegrass?

The closest relatives of Canada Bluegrass in the genus Poa include capim-do-campo, capim-galinha, grama, poa-paludosa, Bulbous Bluegrass.