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northern bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis mertensii
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: ME (boreal bentgrass), NY (northern bentgrass), TN
Northern Bentgrass (Agrostis mertensii)
Bentgrass is a cool-season lawn grass known for its fine texture and suitability for creating golf-like turf, particularly in northern regions. It can be established from seeds or sod.
Considerations for Pets
- Bentgrass is often used in lawns and golf courses, potentially exposing pets to treated areas.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis mertensii
- Common Names: Northern bentgrass, arctic bentgrass, Alaska bentgrass.
- Genus: Agrostis (bent or bentgrass)
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Synonyms: Agrostis borealis
- Other Species Mentioned: Agrostis castellana (Highland bent), Agrostis castriferrei, Agrostis clavata (clubbed bentgrass, clavate bentgrass, clubbed bent, clavate bent), Agrostis palustris (Creeping Bentgrass), Agrostis canina (Velvet Bentgrass), Agrostis aequivalvis.
Distribution and Habitat
- Northern bentgrass is a circumboreal species.
- In New England, it is primarily found in the northern parts of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont at high elevations.
- Originates from Eurasia and Northern Africa.
- Also found in Northern California.
Ecological Role
- Creeping bentgrass can start growth in lawns, waterways, pastures, meadows, and natural plant communities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bentgrass is a cool-season grass.
- Creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris) is a perennial.
- Reed Bentgrass is a perennial.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Creeping bentgrass (CBG) is susceptible to various fungal pathogens.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden
- NYNHP Conservation Guide