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Agrostis pallens

Dune Bent, Dune Bentgrass
Other regional names: Seashore Bent +1 more
  • Seashore Bent
  • Thingrass
Also known as: Agrostis densiflora var. littoralis (Vasey) Vasey +6 more
  • Agrostis densiflora var. littoralis (Vasey) Vasey
  • Agrostis diegoensis var. foliosa Vasey
  • Agrostis diegoensis Vasey
  • Agrostis exarata var. littoralis Vasey
  • Agrostis lepida Hitchc.
  • Agrostis pallens var. foliosa (Vasey) Hitchc.
  • Agrostis pallens var. vaseyi H.St.John
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in North America, Agrostis pallens (commonly known as Dune Bent or Dune Bentgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

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)
Massachusetts

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