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Agrostis scabra
Agrostis scabra Willd.
Fly-away Grass, Rough Bent, Rough Bentgrass, Ticklegrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Agrostis geminata, Agrostis hyemalis var. geminata, Agrostis hyemalis var. scabra, Agrostis hyemalis var. tenuis, Agrostis scabra ssp. septentrionalis, Agrostis scabra var. geminata, Agrostis scabra var. septentrionalis
USDA Symbol: agsc5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
Rough bent or ticklegrass is a perennial clump grass, 3 1/2 ft. tall, with long, delicate branches that branch again toward the top. The inflorescence is wide and occupies most of the height of the plant. At first, the inflorescence is purple-green and shining, then tan. It often breaks off and floats around like a tumbleweed.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NT , NU , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT
Native Distribution: Nf. to AK, s. to FL, LA, NM & CA
Native Habitat: Moist meadows; streamsides; open woods
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Mucky to moist, sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: When A. hiemalis is separated from A. scabra, its range is from the eastern U.S. to WI, KS & TX. Without A. hiemalis, the range of A. scabra does not include the extreme s.e. U.S.
Benefit
Attracts: BirdsLarval Host: The Grass Family is an essential larval food for most branded skippers and most of the satyrs.
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National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Agrostis scabra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Agrostis scabra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Agrostis scabra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff