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Arctagrostis latifolia
Arctagrostis latifolia (R. Br.) Griseb.
Wideleaf Polargrass, Broad-leaf Arctic-bent, Polar Grass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ARLA2
USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N)
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: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AKCanada: ON
Native Distribution: Circumpolar
Native Habitat: Wet meadows; river banks
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Moist to wet, sandy soils.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed.Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Arctagrostis latifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Arctagrostis latifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arctagrostis latifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-23Research By: TWC Staff