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Agrostis rossiae
Agrostis rossiae Vasey
Ross' Bent, Ross' Bent Grass, Ross' Bentgrass
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Agrostis variabilis
USDA Symbol: AGRO4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: WYNative Habitat: Alkaline soils near hot springs.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | UPL |
Web Reference
Webref 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 rossiae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Agrostis rossiae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Agrostis rossiae
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR