Fire reedgrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fire reedgrass |
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Calamagrostis
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koelerioides
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Calamagrostis densa |
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Calamagrostis koelerioides, also known as fire reedgrass, is a type of grass that grows naturally in western North America. You can find it from western Wyoming all the way to Washington state, and even south into Mexico. This plant is quite adaptable and can live in many different kinds of places.
What is Fire Reedgrass?
Fire reedgrass is a perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years. It's a bunch grass, meaning it grows in clumps or bunches. Its stems, called culms, can grow up to 80 centimeters (about 31 inches) long.
How Does Fire Reedgrass Look?
The plant has a dense group of tiny flowers called inflorescences. These flowers are arranged in a tight cluster along the stem. Each small flower part, called a spikelet, is about 6 millimeters (about 0.2 inches) long. Each spikelet also has a stiff, bent, or twisted part called an awn.
Where Does Fire Reedgrass Grow?
This grass is found in many different habitats across the western United States and Mexico. It's a native plant, meaning it has grown in these areas for a very long time.
