Podagrostis aequivalvis
Alaska Bentgrass, Arctic Bent
Other regional names: Arctic Bentgrass
- Arctic Bentgrass
Also known as: Agrostis aequivalvis (Trin.) Trin. +7 more
- Agrostis aequivalvis (Trin.) Trin.
- Agrostis aequivalvis var. aequivalvis
- Agrostis aequivalvis var. obliqua Griseb.
- Agrostis canina var. aequivalvis Trin.
- Calamagrostis aequivalvis (Trin.) Steffen
- Deyeuxia aequivalvis (Trin.) Benth.
- Deyeuxia aequivalvis Benth. ex Vasey
- Podagrostris aequivalis (Trin.) Scribn. & Merr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Podagrostis aequivalvis (commonly known as Alaska bentgrass or Arctic Bent) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to North America, 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Aleutian Is., British Columbia, 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)
Mexico Southwest