Calamagrostis stricta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calamagrostis stricta |
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Calamagrostis
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stricta
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Calamagrostis stricta, also called slim-stem small reed grass or narrow small-reed, is a type of bunchgrass. It belongs to the Poaceae family, which is the grass family. This plant grows in many parts of the world, especially in northern regions. It is found in places like Europe, Asia, and North America.
About the Plant
What it Looks Like
This grass is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years. It grows in clumps and has long underground stems called rhizomes. The main stems, called culms, stand straight up. They can grow from 30 centimetres (12 in) to 100 centimetres (39 in) tall.
The leaves are flat and stiff. They are about 30 centimetres (12 in) to 60 centimetres (24 in) long and 1.5 millimetres (0.059 in) to 5 millimetres (0.20 in) wide. The leaves feel a bit rough on the edges.
Flowers and Seeds
The flowers of Calamagrostis stricta grow in a special cluster called a panicle. This panicle looks like a spear shape. It can be 7 centimetres (2.8 in) to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) long and 1 centimetre (0.39 in) to 3 centimetres (1.2 in) wide.
Inside the panicle are small flower parts called spikelets. Each spikelet is about 3 millimetres (0.12 in) to 4 millimetres (0.16 in) long. The plant has tiny flowers with two small leaf-like parts and three stamens. After flowering, it produces small fruits. These fruits are a type of seed called a caryopsis.
Where it Grows
Calamagrostis stricta is found in wetlands across a large area. This includes places like Europe and Asia, even in Siberia, Mongolia, and China. It also grows commonly in Canada and the United States. It might have been brought to North America by people.
See also
In Spanish: Calamagrostis stricta para niños
