Agrostis Linnaeus. Subfamily: Pooideae. Tribe: Poeae (CHLOROPLAST GROUP 1 Aveneae type). Subtribe: Agrostidinae. supertribe: Poodae. clade: "BOP". Common name: Bentgrass.
A genus of about 220 species, primarily temperate.
References: Harvey (2007a) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2007a); Peterson et al. (2020); Röser & Tkach (2024); Tucker (1996). Show full citations.
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© Gary P. Fleming | Agrostis perennans | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Agrostis gigantea | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Agrostis elliottiana | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Agrostis hyemalis | Original Image ⭷
© Bruce Sorrie | Agrostis stolonifera | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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