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Arctagrostis latifolia (R. Br.) Griseb.

Broad-leaf arctic-bent, Polar grass, Wideleaf polargrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: ARLA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A stout-stemmed grass from creeping rhizomes. The purplish seedhead may have short, crowded branches or may be more long-branched and open. Plants range from 2-5 ft. in height.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Color: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: ON
Native Distribution: Circumpolar
Native Habitat: Wet meadows; river banks
USDA Native Status: AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Moist to wet, sandy soils.

Propagation

Description: Propagate by seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Arctagrostis latifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Arctagrostis latifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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