Japanese moor grass
Moliniopsis japonica (Hack.) Hayata [Poaceae]
Numagaya (ヌマガヤ, 沼茅)
Life form: rhizomatous, caespitose perennial grass
Distribution: northern northeastern Asia (including Japan)
Habitat: wetland
Synonyms
Molinia japonica Hack.
Moliniopsis japonica in Hokkaido
M. japonica grassland developed in a post-mined peatland, Sarobetsu Mire, northern Hokkaido. The photo is taken on July 15 2007, by C.G. Egawa.