Calamagrostis epigejos, common names wood small-reed or bushgrass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae which is native to Eurasia and Africa. It is found from average moisture locales to salt marsh and wet habitats.[1]
The foliage is a medium green and is perennial with lengthy rhizomes. The culms are erect and are 60- long while the leaf-blades are long and 3- (in some cases even 20mm) wide. Its ligule is 4- long and is acute and lacerate. The species also have an erect panicle which is 15- long and is also oblong and almost lanceolate. The spikelets are 4.5- long while the rhachilla is prolonged. The glumes are scaberulous and lanceolate while the lemma is only a half of its length. Its awns are 1mm2.5mm and are located closer to the lemmas middle.
The large inflorescence is a rich brown colour. The flowers form dense and narrow spikes 25cm-35cmcm (10inches-14inchescm) long.[1]
Calamagrostis epigejos has a broad distribution in temperate Eurasia, from France and Great Britain to Japan. A distinct variety is found in southern and eastern Africa.
Calamagrostis epigejos is cultivated as an ornamental grass for gardens.[1]