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clavate bentgrass
Scientific Name: Agrostis clavata
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Agrostis clavata (Clavate Bentgrass)
Agrostis clavata, commonly known as clavate bentgrass, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Agrostis.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is a grass.
- Agrostis idahoensis which is also known as clavate bentgrass has a high allergen potential.
- Stems are described as caespitose, tufted, or clustered.
- Stems nodes may be swollen or brittle.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis clavata Trin.
- Common Names: Clavate bentgrass, clubbed bentgrass, clubbed bent, Idaho bentgrass, Idaho redtop.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Agrostis clavata Trin. var. clavata
- Agrostis clavata Trin. var. nukabo Ohwi
- Agrostis borealis var. recta (Hartman) Boivin
- Agrostis clavata auct. non Trin.
Distribution and Habitat
Agrostis clavata is found in Subarctic Eurasia and northwestern-most North America, including regions such as Finland, Sweden, and Canada.
Morphological Characteristics
- Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
- Habit: Terrestrial, not aquatic.
- Stems: Erect or ascending, caespitose (tufted or clustered), terete (round in cross-section).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Agrostis clavata serves as a larval food plant for Agrotis clavata.
Quirky Facts
- The French common name is agrostide à pédoncules claviformes.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden