Family: Poaceae
prairie sand-reed, sand-reed grass
Hugh H. Iltis
Etymology: Calamovilfa: from Greek mythological figure Kalamos, the son of Maiandros (aka Meander), god of the Meander River and vilfa, an early name appled to a genus of grass
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Threatened
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Threatened
Flora of North America: Flora of North America WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos