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Cut-Grass

Leersia oryzoides

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 6 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Iran), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇷 Iran 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 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

Leersia

Species

Leersia oryzoides (Cut-Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French faux-riz

German Wilder Reis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cut-Grass?

The scientific name of Cut-Grass is Leersia oryzoides. It belongs to the genus Leersia.

What is the conservation status of Cut-Grass?

Cut-Grass (Leersia oryzoides) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cut-Grass live?

Cut-Grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Iran), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Norway, Portugal, Spain.

What family does Cut-Grass belong to?

Cut-Grass (Leersia oryzoides) belongs to the genus Leersia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Cut-Grass belong to?

Cut-Grass (Leersia oryzoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cut-Grass?

The closest relatives of Cut-Grass in the genus Leersia include Southern Cut Grass, Virginia Cutgrass.