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Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa

Deschampsia cespitosa cespitosa

Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa, commonly known as tufted hairgrass, is a resilient perennial grass often found in wetland habitats. While primarily valued in landscaping for its ornamental texture, it holds traditional significance in ethnobotany. Its hardy nature makes it a fascinating subject for studying plant endurance and ecological stability.

  • Scientific name: Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Poales, it is classified under the family Poaceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Deschampsia, identified by the subspecies name cespitosa.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Poales WCVP
Family Poaceae WCVP
Genus Deschampsia WCVP

Common Names

This plant is known by the common name sølvbunke in Norwegian (nb), while in English (en), it is referred to as Deschampsia cespitosa cespitosa.
Language Common Name Source
nb sølvbunke Wikidata
en Deschampsia cespitosa cespitosa Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to the islands of Føroyar. Additionally, its presence is documented within Great Britain. Finally, the plant is also located in the northern territory of Iceland.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Føroyar WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Iceland WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Svalbard WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP