Creeping Bent

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Agrostis stolonifera

Creeping Bent, a reference photo
Photo: Alfred · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Agrostis stolonifera (creeping bentgrass, creeping bent, fiorin, spreading bent or carpet bentgrass) is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae. It is widely used as turf for golf courses. It flowers in spring and summer months.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Creeping Bent being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Species
Agrostis stolonifera

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