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Agrostis mertensii
Merten's bentgrass, northern bentgrass
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Distribution: Occurring in the Cascades Range in Washington; Alaska to northern Washington; circumboreal.
Habitat: Rocky alpine meadows and ridgelines.
Flowers: July-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Sensitive in Washington (WANHP)
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Agrostis mertensii Trin.
Publication: Linnaea 10: 302. 1836. 1836.
Publication: Linnaea 10: 302. 1836. 1836.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Agrostis borealis Hartm. [HC]
Agrostis borealis Hartm. var. americana (Scribner ex Macoun) Fernald
Agrostis borealis Hartm. var. paludosa (Scribn.) Fernald
Agrostis mertensii Trin. ssp. borealis (Hartm.) Tzvelev
Agrostis rupestris All., misapplied
Agrostis borealis Hartm. var. americana (Scribner ex Macoun) Fernald
Agrostis borealis Hartm. var. paludosa (Scribn.) Fernald
Agrostis mertensii Trin. ssp. borealis (Hartm.) Tzvelev
Agrostis rupestris All., misapplied
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Agrostis mertensii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Agrostis mertensii checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Agrostis mertensii information.
E-Flora BC: Agrostis mertensii atlas page.
CalPhotos: Agrostis mertensii photos.
USDA Plants: Agrostis mertensii information.
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