Hairy reed grass (Calamagrostis villosa)

Hairy reed grass, a reference photo — Photo: Public domain

Calamagrostis villosa is a species of flowering plant from the family Poaceae which is native to Europe.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Hairy reed grass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Calamagrostis canescens
Calamagrostis varia
Festuca altissima
Calamagrostis obtusata
Calamagrostis arundinacea

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Calamagrostis
Species: Calamagrostis villosa

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