Agrostis stolonifera (creeping bentgrass, creeping bent, fiorin, spreading bent or carpet bentgrass[3][4][5]) is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae. It is widely used as turf …

Of the 5 Agrostis species known to be in Minnesota, A. gigantea and A. stolonifera are the only ones with a distinct palea, where the others have paleas that are minute at best and more …

Creeping bentgrass is a cool season, vigorous, perennial grass, found throughout the continental United States. The genus name is from the Greek names agron or agros, meaning "field or …

Apr 17, 2025 · Creeping bentgrass is a low-growing, perennial grass. Unmowed plants can reach 8 to 20 inches in height. The leafy stolons lie along the ground, rooting in the soil. In lawns, …

Creeping bentgrass is commonly thought to be native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and introduced to North America, but some evidence indicates that native populations may exist in …

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Habitat: Wet, disturbed areas that include streambanks, flooded fields, and ditches at low to moderate elevations. Flowers: June-September. Origin: Introduced from Eurasia. Growth …

SPECIES: Agrostis stolonifera IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : Creeping bentgrass is important forage for livestock because it stays green and palatable throughout the …

Dec 8, 2021 · Agrostis stolonifera grows in areas that are often temporarily flooded, such as lakesides, marshes, salt marshes, lawns, and damp fields, as well as moist meadows, forest …

agrostis: Greek name for a kind of grass NVS code Help The National Vegetation Survey (NVS) Databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 …