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Fowl bluegrass (Poa palustris) is a perennial, sometimes biennial, grass in the Poaceae family. It grows 30 to 120 cm tall. The leaves are thin and linear, often folded lengthwise. Spring flowering produces open panicles bearing small spikelets that range from pale green to purplish. Fowl bluegrass is found naturally in moist to waterlogged soils that are rich in silt or clay. It prefers sunny sites but tolerates light shade. The species is widespread across North America, including in Quebec, in riparian areas, marshes, and wet meadows.

Sociability index: 3 to 4 → Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.

Ecological roles
Fowl bluegrass contributes significantly to stabilizing wet and riparian soils, thereby limiting erosion. It provides cover for various small mammals, and its seeds are a food source for many seed‑eating bird species. Its dense growth also fosters the creation of microhabitats that support local biodiversity.

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