Agrostis castellana
Bentgrass, Dryland Browntop
Other regional names: Highland Bent
- Highland Bent
Also known as: Agrostis alba subsp. castellana (Boiss. & Reut.) P.Fourn. +18 more
- Agrostis alba subsp. castellana (Boiss. & Reut.) P.Fourn.
- Agrostis alba var. castellana (Boiss. & Reut.) Douin
- Agrostis alba var. hispanica (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire & Weiller
- Agrostis alba var. mutica (Boiss. & Reut.) Rouy
- Agrostis alba var. olivetorum (Godr. & Gren.) Fiori
- Agrostis alba var. olivetorum (Gren. & Godr.) Asch. & Graebn.
- Agrostis azorica (Hochst. ex Seub.) Tutin & E.F.Warb.
- Agrostis azorica var. rigidifolia Tutin & E.F.Warb.
- Agrostis bolivaris Sennen
- Agrostis byzantina Boiss.
- Agrostis byzantina var. segetior Hausskn.
- Agrostis byzantina var. vegetior Hausskn.
- Agrostis canariensis Parl.
- Agrostis capillaris Pourr. ex Nyman
- Agrostis capillaris subsp. castellana (Boiss. & Reut.) O.Bolòs, Masalles & Vigo
- Agrostis capillaris subsp. olivetorum (Godr. & Gren.) O.Bolòs, Masalles & Vigo
- Agrostis capillaris var. castellana
- Agrostis capillaris var. mutica (Boiss. & Reut.) B.Bock
- Agrostis capillaris var. olivetorum (Godr. & Gren.) Kerguélen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Agrostis castellana (commonly known as Bentgrass or Dryland Browntop) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Antipodean Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Austria, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile South, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Marion-Prince Edward Is., Mexico Northeast, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Tristan da Cunha