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Agrostis canina

velvet bent

Synonyms
Agrostis pallida With.
Agrostis canina var. rubra f. aristata
see moreAgrostis canina var. rubra f. mutica
Agrostis canina var. mutica
Agrostis canina var. aristata
Agrostis canina var. pallida f. vivipara
Agrostis canina var. pallida f. mutica
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Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Agrostis

Genus description

Agrostis can be annual or perennial grasses, with narrow or bristle-like leaves and branches panicles of small flowers

Name status

Correct

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