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Broadleaf bluegrass

Poa chaixii

Near Threatened

About

The Broadleaf Bluegrass (Poa chaixii) is a species in the genus Poa. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Poa

Species

Poa chaixii (Broadleaf bluegrass)

Names in Other Languages

French pâturin montagnard

German Chaix Rispengras

Similar Species in Poa

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abbreviated bluegrass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broadleaf bluegrass?

The scientific name of Broadleaf bluegrass is Poa chaixii. It belongs to the genus Poa.

What is the conservation status of Broadleaf bluegrass?

Broadleaf bluegrass (Poa chaixii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broadleaf bluegrass live?

Broadleaf bluegrass is found in Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Broadleaf bluegrass belong to?

Broadleaf bluegrass (Poa chaixii) belongs to the genus Poa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Broadleaf bluegrass belong to?

Broadleaf bluegrass (Poa chaixii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Broadleaf bluegrass?

The closest relatives of Broadleaf bluegrass in the genus Poa include abbreviated bluegrass, Alaska bluegrass, alpine meadow grass, Annual Bluegrass, Arctic bluegrass.