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Velvet Bent

Agrostis canina

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish agróstide canina
French agrostis des chiens
German Sumpfstraussgras

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 Velvet Bent?
The scientific name of Velvet Bent is Agrostis canina. It belongs to the genus Agrostis.
What is the conservation status of Velvet Bent?
Velvet Bent (Agrostis canina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Velvet Bent live?
Velvet Bent is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Velvet Bent belong to?
Velvet Bent (Agrostis canina) belongs to the genus Agrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Velvet Bent endangered?
No, Velvet Bent (Agrostis canina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Velvet Bent belong to?
Velvet Bent (Agrostis canina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Velvet Bent?
The closest relatives of Velvet Bent in the genus Agrostis include Arctic Bentgrass, Autumn Bent, Bentgrass, Black Bent, brown bent.

Native Range — 9 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 🐾
Pacific Bentgrass
Agrostis exarata
NE
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Velvet Bent
Agrostis canina
LC
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