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Pacific bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis avenacea
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pacific Bent Grass (Agrostis avenacea)
Agrostis avenacea, commonly known as Pacific bent grass, New Zealand wind grass, fairy grass, or blown-grass, is a species of grass with a wide distribution and various uses, particularly in turf applications.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Agrostis avenacea J.F. Gmel.
- Common Names: Pacific bent grass, New Zealand wind grass, fairy grass, blown-grass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Agrostis avenacea Gmelin, Agrostis palustris (formerly)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific Islands.
- Introduced to the west coast of North America.
- Found throughout northern California and San Diego County.
- Also present in New England.
- Grows well in moist sites and tolerates acidic conditions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Medium-sized perennial bunchgrass, growing up to 18 inches tall.
- Short-lived perennial.
- Features a diffuse, open flowering panicle.
Ecological Role
- Classified as a weed in some regions.
- Observed at the Big Lagoon restoration site and seasonal wetlands.
Usage
- Used in lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses, particularly in New England and the Pacific Northwest.
- Creeping bentgrass has been planted on putting greens for a long time in the Pacific Northwest.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: Symbol AGAV
- Invasive Plant Atlas
- ARKive: Bentgrass photos and facts
- Dave's Garden: Tips and ideas for gardens, seeds and plants.
- Sierra Pacific Turf: Catalog of turf supplies.