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tor grass

Brachypodium pinnatum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (North Korea), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 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

Brachypodium

Species

Brachypodium pinnatum (tor grass)

Names in Other Languages

French brachypode penné

German Fiederzwenke

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false broom

Brachypodium sylvaticum

Least Concern

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Stiff Brome

Brachypodium distachyon

Not Evaluated

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Thinleaf false brome

Brachypodium phoenicoides

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tor grass?

The scientific name of tor grass is Brachypodium pinnatum. It belongs to the genus Brachypodium.

What is the conservation status of tor grass?

tor grass (Brachypodium pinnatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tor grass live?

tor grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (North Korea), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, North Korea, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does tor grass belong to?

tor grass (Brachypodium pinnatum) belongs to the genus Brachypodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does tor grass belong to?

tor grass (Brachypodium pinnatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of tor grass?

The closest relatives of tor grass in the genus Brachypodium include false broom, Stiff Brome, Thinleaf false brome.