Family: Poaceae
big reed grass, blue-joint grass
[Calamagrostis atropurpurea Nash, more...]
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Calamagrostis: from Greek mythological figure Kalamos, the son of Maiandros (aka Meander), god of the Meander River and agrostis for "grass"
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Native
Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
