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Henderson's bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis hendersonii
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Henderson's Bent Grass (Agrostis hendersonii)
Agrostis hendersonii, commonly known as Henderson's bent grass, is a relatively uncommon grass species native to specific regions of the United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis hendersonii A. Hitchc.
- Common Name: Henderson's bent grass, Henderson's bentgrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonym: Agrostis microphylla var. hendersonii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to northern California and Oregon.
- Found in thin, mesic soils in valley and foothill grasslands, and vernal pools.
- Typical elevation range: 70-305 m (230-1,000 ft)
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual graminoid, meaning it grows for only one year.
- The grass is a medium size.
- The color is greenwhite.
Life Cycle
- The life history reveals it is an annual herb.
- Blooming Period: Blooms April though June.
Additional Resources
- USDA Plants Database: (http://plants.usda.gov/java/largeImage?imageID=agar2_001_avd.tif)
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