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Scandinavian Small-Reed

Calamagrostis purpurea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Iceland, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (อันดับหญ้า)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Calamagrostis
Species
Calamagrostis purpurea (Scandinavian Small-Reed)

Similar Species in Calamagrostis

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Bush Grass
Calamagrostis epigejos
Least Concern
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coastal small-reed
Calamagrostis pseudophragmites
Least Concern
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Lapland Reedgrass
Calamagrostis lapponica
Least Concern
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Metskastik
Calamagrostis arundinacea
Least Concern
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Narrow Reedgrass
Calamagrostis stricta
Extinct
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European beachgrass
Calamagrostis arenaria
Not Evaluated
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pine grass
Calamagrostis rubescens
Not Evaluated
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Pickering'S Reed Bentgrass
Calamagrostis pickeringii
Not Evaluated
View all species in Calamagrostis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scandinavian Small-Reed?
The scientific name of Scandinavian Small-Reed is Calamagrostis purpurea. It belongs to the genus Calamagrostis.
Where does Scandinavian Small-Reed live?
Scandinavian Small-Reed is found in Distributed across Iceland, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Iceland, Norway, United States.
What family does Scandinavian Small-Reed belong to?
Scandinavian Small-Reed (Calamagrostis purpurea) belongs to the genus Calamagrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Scandinavian Small-Reed belong to?
Scandinavian Small-Reed (Calamagrostis purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Scandinavian Small-Reed?
The closest relatives of Scandinavian Small-Reed in the genus Calamagrostis include Bush Grass, coastal small-reed, Lapland Reedgrass, Metskastik, Narrow Reedgrass.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Calamagrostis — 14 Species

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Bush Grass
Calamagrostis epigejos
LC 🐾
coastal small-reed
Calamagrostis pseudophragmites
LC 🐾
Lapland Reedgrass
Calamagrostis lapponica
LC 🐾
Metskastik
Calamagrostis arundinacea
LC
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Scandinavian Small-Reed
Calamagrostis purpurea
NE
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Narrow Reedgrass
Calamagrostis stricta
EX 🐾
European beachgrass
Calamagrostis arenaria
NE 🐾
pine grass
Calamagrostis rubescens
NE 🐾
Pickering'S Reed Bentgrass
Calamagrostis pickeringii
NE 🐾
purple reedgrass
Calamagrostis purpurascens
NE 🐾
purple small-reed
Calamagrostis canescens
LC 🐾
Bluejoint
Calamagrostis canadensis
LC 🐾
circumpolar reedgrass
Calamagrostis deschampsioides
NE 🐾
Northern Reedgrass
Calamagrostis inexpansa
LC
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