Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
scotica
ID:
858671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Druce) Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
List Brit. Pl. , ed. 2: 127 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858006



Common Names

  • Scotch Reed Grass
  • Mountain Reed Grass
  • Mountain Grass


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Description

Calamagrostis scotica (also called Scottish Reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a tufted grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are narrow and flat, and its inflorescences are open and feathery. It is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis scotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for grazing animals. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis scotica is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis scotica is a perennial grass native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, blue-green leaves. In late summer, it produces airy, feathery, pinkish-brown flower heads. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calamagrostis scotica

Calamagrostis scotica can be found in Europe, including parts of Scotland, Ireland, and England.

Calamagrostis scotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis scotica?

Calamagrostis scotica

What is the common name of Calamagrostis scotica?

Scottish reedgrass

Where does Calamagrostis scotica grow?

Calamagrostis scotica is native to Scotland and Ireland

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

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394822-1: 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].