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Kennedy's bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis tandilensis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Kennedy's Bentgrass (Agrostis tandilensis)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a grass. Grasses, in general, might be tempting for some pets to nibble on.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis tandilensis
- Common Name: Kennedy's Bentgrass
- Family: Poaceae (grass family)
- Synonym: Bromidium tandilense (Kuntze) Rgolo
- Informal Taxonomy: Plants
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Argentina.
- Also found in California, United States.
- May be grown outside in areas with a Mediterranean climate.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Graminoid of the genus Agrostis.
- Annual duration, meaning it grows for one year.
- Small in size (3-5 inches).
Ecological Role
- Classified as non-native in some regions.
Quirky Facts
- Kennedy's Bentgrass has been involved in legal disputes regarding genetically engineered (GE) bentgrass and its use on lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life mobile: for identification and distribution of Agrostis - Bentgrass.
- USDA PLANTS Database.