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AGST2

Agrostis stolonifera L.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Agrostis stolonifera L.
Family Name: Poaceae Barnhart - Grass family
Common Name: creeping bentgrass
Symbol: AGST2
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:41 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Graminoid

Synonyms

  • Agrostis alba L. var. palustris (Huds.) Pers.
  • Agrostis alba L. var. stolonifera (L.) Sm.
  • Agrostis maritima Lam.
  • Agrostis palustris Huds.
  • Agrostis stolonifera L. var. compacta Hartm.
  • Agrostis stolonifera L. var. palustris (Huds.) Farw.

Wetland Ratings

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

Species Range Map