Calamagrostis nardifolia

Calamagrostis nardifolia is a species of grass native to the southern Andes.

Description
Calamagrostis nardifolia grows up to 15 cm high, and bears a panicle of flowers, 1 - 5 cm by 0.8 - 1.0 cm. Each spikelet is 5.0 - 6.8 mm long and contains a single fertile floret.

Ecology
Calamagrostis nardifolia is one of the fodder species preferred by vicuñas during the wet season.