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arctic bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis aequivalvis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arctic Bentgrass (Agrostis aequivalvis)
Agrostis aequivalvis, commonly known as Arctic Bentgrass, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Agrostis.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis aequivalvis (Trin.) Trin.
- Common Names: Arctic bentgrass, northern bentgrass, Alaska bentgrass
- Genus: Agrostis
- Species: aequivalvis, mertensii
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonym: Podagrostis aequivalvis (Trin.) Scribn.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in Alaska.
- Also found in saline areas to alpine and arctic tundra.
- Grows well in temperatures that have full sunlight.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial bunchgrass.
- Stems are 1-4 dm tall.
Ecological Role
- It is found in low-growing communities similar to arctic tundra and alpine meadows.
- Researchers have studied bentgrass damage resulting from winter traffic.
Additional Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agrostis aequivalvis.