Agrostis stolonifera
Agrostis blanche
Creeping Bent Grass
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower size | 1.8-3 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 40-100 cm |
Description
A perennial grass used for live stock and sports fields. The name comes from the Greek word ‘grostis’, meaning grass.
Flowers
The finely divided flower panicle grows up to 40 cm long. The individual spikelets are attached to shoots rather than the main stem; after flowering they contract slightly.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Tapering blade, rolled-up when young, blue green, 2-6 mm wide.
Fruits Seeds
Caryopsis: a dry fruit, containing a small tear-shaped grain.
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