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Agrostis capillaris  L.
Colonial bentgrass
Agrostis capillaris is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Agrostis
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian, escaped cultivar

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSAgrostis sylvatica
PLANTSAgrostis tenuis var. aristata
PLANTSAgrostis tenuis var. hispida
PLANTSAgrostis tenuis var. pumila
JEF + PLANTSAgrostis tenuis
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Information about  Agrostis capillaris from other sources

[Wikipedia] Etymology: The name Agrostis comes from the Greek word meaning forage plant, agros meaning "a field". (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/21/2025).