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bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Agrostis (Bentgrass)
Agrostis, commonly known as bentgrass or bent, is a widespread genus of plants belonging to the grass family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Bentgrass spreads via stolons (above ground stems) which can root.
- Bentgrass can quietly expand in lawns by starting as a small patch, over time.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis
- Common Names: Bentgrass, Bent
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Carpet-bentgrass, Creeping-bent, Fiorin, Redtop, Spreading-bent
Distribution and Habitat
- Agrostis is found in nearly all countries worldwide, making it a cosmopolitan genus.
- It is particularly prevalent in the New England states and the Pacific Northwest due to ideal climatic conditions.
- Ross's bentgrass specifically grows in the geyser basins of the Firehole River drainage and at Shoshone Geyser Basin in Yellowstone.
Ecological Role
- Creeping bentgrass can be considered a weed when it invades other grass species in lawns.
- It can aggressively invade thick, green lawns.
- There is concern regarding illegal gene flow from transgenic creeping bentgrass.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Creeping bentgrass is a cool-season perennial grass.
- It is a low-growing grass that spreads horizontally via stolons.
- Some species have a semi-erect growth habit.
- It tolerates extremely close mowing, making it suitable for golf greens.
Usage
- Bentgrass is widely used as a turfgrass, especially in cooler regions.
- It is commonly used for golf course putting greens, tees, and fairways.
- It is also used for lawn bowling greens, lawn tennis facilities, and athletic fields.
- Some varieties are used for lawns in general.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- A multitude of fungal pathogens attack creeping bentgrass, with the types and severity of diseases varying by region.
Further Information
- Seedland.com offers bentgrass seed online.
- Outsidepride.com has a selection of Bentgrass seed.
- Tee-2-Green is a supplier of bentgrass varieties for golf courses.
- NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) conducts bentgrass tests, including putting green tests.