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Fowl Bluegrass

Poa palustris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Liliopsida (百合纲)
Order
Poales (禾本目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Poa
Species
Poa palustris (Fowl Bluegrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish poa de los pantanos
French pâturin des marais
German Sumpf-Rispengras
Portuguese poa-paludosa

Similar Species in Poa

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Annual Bluegrass
Poa annua
Not Evaluated
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Arctic bluegrass
Poa arctica
Least Concern
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bog bluegrass
Poa leptocoma
Least Concern
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Broadleaf bluegrass
Poa chaixii
Near Threatened
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Bulbous Bluegrass
Poa bulbosa
Near Threatened
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Canada Bluegrass
Poa compressa
Least Concern
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Inland Bluegrass
Poa interior
Not Evaluated
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alpine meadow grass
Poa alpina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fowl Bluegrass?
The scientific name of Fowl Bluegrass is Poa palustris. It belongs to the genus Poa.
What is the conservation status of Fowl Bluegrass?
Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fowl Bluegrass live?
Fowl Bluegrass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands.
What family does Fowl Bluegrass belong to?
Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris) belongs to the genus Poa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Fowl Bluegrass endangered?
No, Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fowl Bluegrass belong to?
Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Fowl Bluegrass?
The closest relatives of Fowl Bluegrass in the genus Poa include alpine meadow grass, Annual Bluegrass, Arctic bluegrass, bog bluegrass, Broadleaf bluegrass.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Poa — 20 Species

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alpine meadow grass
Poa alpina
LC 🐾
Annual Bluegrass
Poa annua
NE 🐾
Arctic bluegrass
Poa arctica
LC 🐾
bog bluegrass
Poa leptocoma
LC 🐾
Broadleaf bluegrass
Poa chaixii
NT 🐾
Bulbous Bluegrass
Poa bulbosa
NT 🐾
Canada Bluegrass
Poa compressa
LC 🐾
Inland Bluegrass
Poa interior
NE 🐾
nodding bluegrass
Poa reflexa
LC
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Fowl Bluegrass
Poa palustris
LC
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Glaucantha Bluegrass
Poa glauca
LC 🐾
Lax Bluegrass
Poa laxa
NE 🐾
abbreviated bluegrass
Poa abbreviata
NE 🐾
Narrow-Leaved Meadow-Grass
Poa angustifolia
LC 🐾
Rough Bluegrass
Poa trivialis
LC 🐾
Mann's bluegrass
Poa mannii
CR 🐾
Ledge Grass
Poa hothamensis
LC 🐾
Limestone Cushion Poa
Poa acicularifolia
LC 🐾
Hawaiian bluegrass
Poa sandvicensis
CR 🐾
Grove Bluegrass
Poa alsodes
NE
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