Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass
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Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass

Puccinellia fasciculata

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puccinellia_fasciculata

Overview

Puccinellia fasciculata, or Borrer's saltmarsh grass, is an annual grass native to coasts of Europe and introduced to the northern east coast of North America. Its diploid number is 28.

Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass faces severe decline primarily due to coastal development and habitat destruction of its specialized saltmarsh environments. Sea level rise and increased storm intensity associated with climate change further threaten the remaining fragmented populations by altering salinity levels and flooding patterns in critical breeding areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Puccinellia fasciculata prefers sandy and saline seashores from Nova Scotia to Virginia in North America, though it is native to Europe. It can also be found at a few individual sites in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. All occurrences of the species in North America are likely introductions of the species to the region by humans.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass classified as Endangered?
Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass faces severe decline primarily due to coastal development and habitat destruction of its specialized saltmarsh environments. Sea level rise and increased storm intensity associated with climate change further threaten the remaining fragmented populations by altering salinity levels and flooding patterns in critical breeding areas.
Where does Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass live?
Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass?
The main threats to Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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