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Pacific Bentgrass

Agrostis exarata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 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 exarata (Pacific Bentgrass)

Names in Other Languages

French agrostide en épi
German Brüchiges 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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Bentgrass
Agrostis castellana
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Bentgrass?
The scientific name of Pacific Bentgrass is Agrostis exarata. It belongs to the genus Agrostis.
Where does Pacific Bentgrass live?
Pacific Bentgrass is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Pacific Bentgrass belong to?
Pacific Bentgrass (Agrostis exarata) belongs to the genus Agrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Pacific Bentgrass belong to?
Pacific Bentgrass (Agrostis exarata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Pacific Bentgrass?
The closest relatives of Pacific Bentgrass in the genus Agrostis include Arctic Bentgrass, Autumn Bent, Bentgrass, Black Bent, brown bent.

Native Range — 8 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 🐾
Bentgrass
Agrostis castellana
NE 🐾
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
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Pacific Bentgrass
Agrostis exarata
NE
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Velvet Bent
Agrostis canina
LC
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