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Spreading alkali grass

Puccinellia distans

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Puccinellia

Species

Puccinellia distans (Spreading alkali grass)

Names in Other Languages

French atropis distant

German Gewöhnlicher Salzschwaden

Similar Species in Puccinellia

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Anderson's alkali grass

Puccinellia andersonii

arctic tussock alkaligrass

Puccinellia vaginata

Not Evaluated

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Australian saltmarsh grass

Puccinellia stricta

Not Evaluated

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Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass

Puccinellia fasciculata

Endangered

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common saltmarsh grass

Puccinellia phryganodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spreading alkali grass?

The scientific name of Spreading alkali grass is Puccinellia distans. It belongs to the genus Puccinellia.

What is the conservation status of Spreading alkali grass?

Spreading alkali grass (Puccinellia distans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spreading alkali grass live?

Spreading alkali grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Luxembourg.

What family does Spreading alkali grass belong to?

Spreading alkali grass (Puccinellia distans) belongs to the genus Puccinellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Spreading alkali grass endangered?

No, Spreading alkali grass (Puccinellia distans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spreading alkali grass belong to?

Spreading alkali grass (Puccinellia distans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Spreading alkali grass?

The closest relatives of Spreading alkali grass in the genus Puccinellia include Anderson's alkali grass, Arctic Alkali Grass, arctic tussock alkaligrass, Australian saltmarsh grass, Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass.