Upland bent, Thin Grass, Upland Bentgrass
Agrostis perennans

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A perennial grass which grows up to 90 cm tall. The leaves are long and narrow. They are 6-15 cm long by 2-4 mm wide. The seeds are about 1 mm long.

There are 120-220 Agrostis species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows naturally in dryish open soil in Eastern North America from Quebec to Minnesota and south to Florida and Texas. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 4,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Canada, Chile, North America, South America, USA

How it is used for food

The seed has been recorded as eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. Seed germinates in 2-3 weeks. It is important that the soil does not dry out during germination.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cornucopiae perennans (Walter.);