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Hair Grass

Agrostis scabra

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Agrostis
Species
Agrostis scabra (Hair Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French agrostide scabre
German Raues 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 hyemalis
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hair Grass?
The scientific name of Hair Grass is Agrostis scabra. It belongs to the genus Agrostis.
Where does Hair Grass live?
Hair Grass is found in Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands.
What family does Hair Grass belong to?
Hair Grass (Agrostis scabra) belongs to the genus Agrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Hair Grass belong to?
Hair Grass (Agrostis scabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
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 — 15 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
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Black Bent
Agrostis gigantea
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cloud grass
Agrostis nebulosa
NE 🐾
Hair Grass
Agrostis hyemalis
NE
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Hair Grass
Agrostis scabra
NE
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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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