Calamagrostis breviligulata subsp. breviligulata
American Beachgrass, American Marramgrass
Other regional names: Beachgrass +4 more
- Beachgrass
- Dunegrass
- Marramgrass
- Sand Reed
- Short Liguled Beachgrass
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Calamagrostis breviligulata subsp. breviligulata
Naturally occurring in North America, Calamagrostis breviligulata subsp. breviligulata (commonly known as American beachgrass or American marramgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Calamagrostis breviligulata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Labrador, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan
Base Species & Variations