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Dwarf Hair-Grass

Eleocharis parvula

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eleocharis parvula (Dwarf Hair-Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish junquillo salado

French éléocharide naine

German Kleine Sumpfbinse

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Least Concern

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Acute spikerush

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Hair-Grass?

The scientific name of Dwarf Hair-Grass is Eleocharis parvula. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.

What is the conservation status of Dwarf Hair-Grass?

Dwarf Hair-Grass (Eleocharis parvula) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dwarf Hair-Grass live?

Dwarf Hair-Grass is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, France, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Dwarf Hair-Grass belong to?

Dwarf Hair-Grass (Eleocharis parvula) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Dwarf Hair-Grass endangered?

Yes, Dwarf Hair-Grass (Eleocharis parvula) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dwarf Hair-Grass belong to?

Dwarf Hair-Grass (Eleocharis parvula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Hair-Grass?

The closest relatives of Dwarf Hair-Grass in the genus Eleocharis include Acute spikerush, Blunt Spikerush, Canada spikesedge, Chinese water chestnut, Robbins Spikerush.