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purple small-reed

Calamagrostis canescens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland

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
Calamagrostis
Species
Calamagrostis canescens (purple small-reed)

Names in Other Languages

French calamagrostis des marais
German Lanzettliches 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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Metskastik
Calamagrostis arundinacea
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple small-reed?
The scientific name of purple small-reed is Calamagrostis canescens. It belongs to the genus Calamagrostis.
What is the conservation status of purple small-reed?
purple small-reed (Calamagrostis canescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does purple small-reed live?
purple small-reed is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does purple small-reed belong to?
purple small-reed (Calamagrostis canescens) belongs to the genus Calamagrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is purple small-reed endangered?
No, purple small-reed (Calamagrostis canescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does purple small-reed belong to?
purple small-reed (Calamagrostis canescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of purple small-reed?
The closest relatives of purple small-reed in the genus Calamagrostis include Bush Grass, coastal small-reed, Lapland Reedgrass, Metskastik, Scandinavian Small-Reed.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Calamagrostis — 14 Species

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Bush Grass
Calamagrostis epigejos
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coastal small-reed
Calamagrostis pseudophragmites
LC 🐾
Lapland Reedgrass
Calamagrostis lapponica
LC 🐾
Metskastik
Calamagrostis arundinacea
LC 🐾
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
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purple small-reed
Calamagrostis canescens
LC
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Bluejoint
Calamagrostis canadensis
LC 🐾
circumpolar reedgrass
Calamagrostis deschampsioides
NE 🐾
Northern Reedgrass
Calamagrostis inexpansa
LC
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