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Blasdale bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis blasdalei
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Blasdale's Bent Grass (Agrostis blasdalei)
Agrostis blasdalei, commonly known as Blasdale's bent grass, is a perennial grass species.
Considerations for Pets
- As a grass, it may be tempting for pets to graze.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis blasdalei Hitchc.
- Common Name: Blasdale's bent grass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Agrostis blasdalei var. blasdalei
- Agrostis blasdalei var. marinensis (Note: Taxonomic classification no longer treats Marin bent grass as a separate species.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the coast of northern and central California.
- Specifically found in California's central coast and San Mateo County (rare).
- Inhabits temperate regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial grass, meaning it grows year after year.
Ecological Role
- Considered a rare plant species.
Related Resources
- CalPhotos
- USDA Plants Database (Drawing available)
- Discover Life (Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information)
- California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Rare Plant Program