Agrostis rupestris

Agrostis rupestris is a grass.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Agrostis rupestris 11.1 History 11.2 Agrostis rupestris in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Agrostis rupestris was described in 1785 by Carlo Allioni. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Agrostis rupestris is a species in the genus Agrostis (bentgrass) which contains 220 species and belongs to the family of the Poaceae (Grass Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

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[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The plants bloom from July to August.

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[edit] Distribution

Agrostis rupestris is native to mountain regions in the whole of Europe with the exception of the British Isles, Sicily and Malta.

[edit] Cultivation

Agrostis rupestris prefers a sunny site. It grows best in soils that are moderately moist.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Agrostis rupestris

[edit] History

[edit] Agrostis rupestris in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Agrostis rupestrisfr:Agrostis rupestris