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Hall's bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis hallii
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hall's Bentgrass (Agrostis hallii)
Agrostis hallii, commonly known as Hall's bentgrass, is a species of grass native to the western United States.
Considerations for Pets
- Hall's bentgrass is a grass species.
Considerations for Children
- Hall's bentgrass is a grass species.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis hallii
- Common Name: Hall's bentgrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Agrostis hallii var. hallii (mentioned, but not explicitly stated as a synonym in provided texts)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the west coast of the United States, specifically from far southern Washington and California (including California's central coast).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Hall's bentgrass is a rhizomatous perennial grass.
- It typically grows to about 1 foot (approximately 30 cm) in height, though some sources suggest it can reach up to 2 feet.
- Culms (stems) are described as tall and erect.
Other Agrostis Species
- Agrostis pallens (seashore bentgrass): Another bentgrass species.
- Agrostis capillaris (colonial bentgrass): A non-native perennial grass.
- Agrostis densiflora: A native perennial grass.
- Agrostis exarata (spike bentgrass): Found in Central California Valley and Coast Range.
Associations and Uses
- Bentgrasses, including Hall's bentgrass, are commonly used on golf courses, particularly for greens, fairways, and tees.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden (a website with gardening tips and community forums)
- Discover Life (for identification and distribution information)
- Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. Washington, DC.