Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
radicans
ID:
858603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vaniot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. sér. 3, 13(174-176): 182. 1904 [5 Jun 1904]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857938

Common Names

  • Radicans Reed Grass
  • Calamagrostis Radicans
  • Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis radicans (also called Creeping Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has narrow, erect leaves and a panicle of spikelets that are purplish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis radicans is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis radicans is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis radicans is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be planted in spring and will germinate in 7-10 days.

Where to Find Calamagrostis radicans

Calamagrostis radicans can be found in moist to wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks in the western United States and Canada.

Calamagrostis radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis radicans?

Calamagrostis radicans

What is the common name of Calamagrostis radicans?

Radicans reed grass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis radicans?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America

Species in the Calamagrostis genus

Calamagrostis acutiflora, Calamagrostis andrejewii, Calamagrostis badzhalensis, Calamagrostis bihariensis, Calamagrostis hartmaniana, Calamagrostis haussknechtiana, Calamagrostis indagata, Calamagrostis kotulae, Calamagrostis kuznetzovii, Calamagrostis ponojensis, Calamagrostis prahliana, Calamagrostis pseudodeschampsioides, Calamagrostis rigens, Calamagrostis strigosa, Calamagrostis subchalybaea, Calamagrostis subepigeios, Calamagrostis submonticola, Calamagrostis subneglecta, Calamagrostis tatianae, Calamagrostis torgesiana, Calamagrostis uralensis, Calamagrostis ussuriensis, Calamagrostis vassiljevii, Calamagrostis wirtgeniana, Calamagrostis zerninensis, Calamagrostis abnormis, Calamagrostis acuminata, Calamagrostis affinis, Calamagrostis ajanensis, Calamagrostis alajica, Calamagrostis albiflora, Calamagrostis altaica, Calamagrostis angustifolia, Calamagrostis anthoxanthoides, Calamagrostis appressa, Calamagrostis archboldii, Calamagrostis arenaria, Calamagrostis arundinacea, Calamagrostis atjehensis, Calamagrostis australis, Calamagrostis austrodensa, Calamagrostis austroscaberula, Calamagrostis autumnalis, Calamagrostis avenoides, Calamagrostis balkharica, Calamagrostis baltica, Calamagrostis benthamiana, Calamagrostis bogotensis, Calamagrostis bolanderi, Calamagrostis borii,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-403283: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.