Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tacomensis
ID:
908821

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Marr & Hebda

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Madroño 53: 293 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908156

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis tacomensis
  • Tacoma reedgrass
  • Tacoma's reedgrass

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Description

Calamagrostis tacomensis (also called 'Tacoma Calamagrostis', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often used in landscaping. It has thin, upright stems and narrow, pointed leaves that are usually grayish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis tacomensis is a species of grass that is used as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. The leaves of this plant can also be used as a green manure to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamagrostis tacomensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis tacomensis is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts and can reach a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calamagrostis tacomensis

Calamagrostis tacomensis can be found in parts of North America.

Calamagrostis tacomensis FAQ

What are the common names of Calamagrostis tacomensis?

Calamagrostis tacomensis is commonly known as Tacoma Reed Grass.

What is the growth rate of Calamagrostis tacomensis?

Calamagrostis tacomensis has a moderate growth rate.

What is the maximum height of Calamagrostis tacomensis?

Calamagrostis tacomensis can reach a maximum height of up to 4 feet.

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

Kendrick L. Marr: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Marr' in the authors string.
Richard J. Hebda (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hebda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076210-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].