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AGCA5

Agrostis capillaris L.

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Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950
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Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Agrostis capillaris L.
Family Name: Poaceae Barnhart - Grass family
Common Name: colonial bentgrass
Symbol: AGCA5
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:41 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Graminoid

Synonyms

  • Agrostis sylvatica Huds.
  • Agrostis tenuis Sibth.
  • Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. aristata (Parnell) Druce
  • Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. hispida (Willd.) Philipson
  • Agrostis tenuis Sibth. var. pumila (L.) Druce
  • Agrostis vulgaris With.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FAC FAC FAC FAC UPL FAC FAC FAC FACU

Species Range Map