Shorthair reedgrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shorthair reedgrass |
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Calamagrostis
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breweri
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Calamagrostis lemmonii |
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Calamagrostis breweri is a type of grass often called shorthair reedgrass. It's a small plant that grows in cool, high places. This grass is known for its delicate look.
Shorthair Reedgrass
Where It Grows
Shorthair reedgrass is found naturally in the mountains. You can see it in northern California and Oregon. It likes to grow in cool, high-up areas. This includes mountain forests and open meadows. It thrives in both subalpine and alpine climates. These are places with cold winters and short, cool summers.
What It Looks Like
This grass is a perennial plant. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows in clumps or bunches. It does not have rhizomes, which are underground stems. The grass can grow up to about 50 centimeters tall. However, it is usually shorter than that.
The leaves of the shorthair reedgrass are small and not very many. They mostly grow at the bottom of the plant's stems. The plant's inflorescence is its flower part. It is small and spread out. This part often has a reddish color. The tiny flower parts, called spikelets, are about half a centimeter long.
