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Agrostis microphylla
Agrostis microphylla Steud.
Little Leaf Bent Grass, Small Lleaf Bent Grass, Small-leaf Bent, Small-leaf Bentgrass
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Agrostis inflata, Agrostis microphylla var. intermedia
USDA Symbol: AGMI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , Green , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Habitat: Thin rocky soils, sandy areas, cliffs and vernal pools.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)
Additional resources
USDA: Find Agrostis microphylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Agrostis microphylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Agrostis microphylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR