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creeping bentgrass

Scientific Name: Agrostis stolonifera

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Creeping Bentgrass: A Detailed Look

Creeping bentgrass is a cool-season grass known for its fine texture and tolerance of close mowing, making it a popular choice for specialized turf applications.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Agrostis stolonifera
  • Common Names: Creeping bentgrass, creeping bent, fiorin, spreading bent, carpet bentgrass, redtop, Wire-grass Drop-seed

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Synonyms: Carpet-bentgrass, Creeping-bent, Fiorin, Redtop, Spreading-bent.

Distribution and Habitat

Creeping bentgrass is a nearly cosmopolitan genus. It was introduced into the United States and is now commonly found in lawns across the country, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and Ireland.

Ecological Role

  • Creeping bentgrass is considered a weed when it appears among other grass species.
  • It is known for its aggressive growth, often invading and taking over lawns.
  • The text mentions research into illegal gene flow from transgenic (GMO) creeping bentgrass.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a low-growing, perennial cool-season grass.
  • Spreads horizontally via above-ground stems called stolons, which can root.
  • If not mown close, it can develop a shaggy appearance.

Uses

  • Primarily used for golf course putting greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Also used for lawn bowling greens and lawn tennis facilities.
  • Some homeowners also prefer it for lawns.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Susceptible to various fungal pathogens.
  • Can be affected by herbicide resistance development in conjunction with glyphosate use on golf courses.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that this is a grass, which in some cases may induce vomiting if consumed by some animals.

Resources and Further Information

  • Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp: http://www.spring-green.com
  • Tee-2-Green (Seaside II Creeping Bentgrass).
  • Outsidepride.com (Bentgrass seed).
  • Amazon.com (Penncross Creeping Bent Grass Seeds and Creeping Bentgrass Management, Second Edition).
  • NTEP trials.