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Bentgrass

Agrostis castellana

Not Evaluated

About

The Bentgrass (Agrostis castellana) is a species in the genus Agrostis. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

German Kastilisches Straußgras

Similar Species in Agrostis

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Arctic Bentgrass
Agrostis mertensii
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Autumn Bent
Agrostis perennans
Not Evaluated
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Black Bent
Agrostis gigantea
Least Concern
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brown bent
Agrostis vinealis
Least Concern
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Clavate Bent
Agrostis clavata
Least Concern
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cloud grass
Agrostis nebulosa
Not Evaluated
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Colonial bentgrass
Agrostis capillaris
Least Concern
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Creeping bentgrass
Agrostis stolonifera
Least Concern
View all species in Agrostis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bentgrass?
The scientific name of Bentgrass is Agrostis castellana. It belongs to the genus Agrostis.
Where does Bentgrass live?
Bentgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden.
What family does Bentgrass belong to?
Bentgrass (Agrostis castellana) belongs to the genus Agrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Bentgrass belong to?
Bentgrass (Agrostis castellana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Bentgrass?
The closest relatives of Bentgrass in the genus Agrostis include Arctic Bentgrass, Autumn Bent, Black Bent, brown bent, Clavate Bent.

Native Range — 12 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
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Bentgrass
Agrostis castellana
NE
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Black Bent
Agrostis gigantea
LC 🐾
brown bent
Agrostis vinealis
LC 🐾
Clavate Bent
Agrostis clavata
LC 🐾
cloud grass
Agrostis nebulosa
NE 🐾
Colonial bentgrass
Agrostis capillaris
LC 🐾
Creeping bentgrass
Agrostis stolonifera
LC 🐾
Hair Grass
Agrostis hyemalis
NE 🐾
Hair Grass
Agrostis scabra
NE 🐾
Idaho bent grass
Agrostis idahoensis
NE 🐾
Pacific Bentgrass
Agrostis exarata
NE 🐾
Velvet Bent
Agrostis canina
LC
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