Page authors: Don Knoke, David Giblin
Agrostis capillaris
colonial bentgrass
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east across most of North America to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Open, disturbed areas often at low elevations.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Introduced from Europe
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Agrostis capillaris L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 62. 1753 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 62. 1753 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Agrostis sylvatica Huds.
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. [HC]
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. aristata (Parnell) Druce
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. hispida (Willd.) Philipson
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. pumila (L.) Druce
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. [HC]
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. aristata (Parnell) Druce
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. hispida (Willd.) Philipson
Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. pumila (L.) Druce
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Agrostis capillaris in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Agrostis capillaris checklist entry
OregonFlora: Agrostis capillaris information
E-Flora BC: Agrostis capillaris atlas page
CalPhotos: Agrostis capillaris photos
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