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Hair Grass

Agrostis hyemalis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Poales (イネ目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Agrostis
Species
Agrostis hyemalis (Hair Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French agrostide d'hiver
German Amerikanisches Straußgras

Similar Species in Agrostis

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Arctic Bentgrass
Agrostis mertensii
Not Evaluated
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Autumn Bent
Agrostis perennans
Not Evaluated
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Black Bent
Agrostis gigantea
Least Concern
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cloud grass
Agrostis nebulosa
Not Evaluated
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Hair Grass
Agrostis scabra
Not Evaluated
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Idaho bent grass
Agrostis idahoensis
Not Evaluated
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Clavate Bent
Agrostis clavata
Least Concern
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Pacific Bentgrass
Agrostis exarata
Not Evaluated
View all species in Agrostis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hair Grass?
The scientific name of Hair Grass is Agrostis hyemalis. It belongs to the genus Agrostis.
Where does Hair Grass live?
Hair Grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Hair Grass belong to?
Hair Grass (Agrostis hyemalis) belongs to the genus Agrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Hair Grass belong to?
Hair Grass (Agrostis hyemalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Hair Grass?
The closest relatives of Hair Grass in the genus Agrostis include Arctic Bentgrass, Autumn Bent, Black Bent, cloud grass, Hair Grass.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Agrostis — 14 Species

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Arctic Bentgrass
Agrostis mertensii
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Autumn Bent
Agrostis perennans
NE 🐾
Black Bent
Agrostis gigantea
LC 🐾
cloud grass
Agrostis nebulosa
NE
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Hair Grass
Agrostis hyemalis
NE
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Hair Grass
Agrostis scabra
NE 🐾
Idaho bent grass
Agrostis idahoensis
NE 🐾
Clavate Bent
Agrostis clavata
LC 🐾
Pacific Bentgrass
Agrostis exarata
NE 🐾
Bentgrass
Agrostis castellana
NE 🐾
brown bent
Agrostis vinealis
LC 🐾
Velvet Bent
Agrostis canina
LC 🐾
Colonial bentgrass
Agrostis capillaris
LC 🐾
Creeping bentgrass
Agrostis stolonifera
LC
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