bent grass
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Definition
Noun: 1. A type of grass: A common name for grasses belonging to the genus Agrostis, characterized by fine, slender leaves and a creeping growth habit. These grasses are often used in lawns, golf courses (particularly on putting greens), and pastures due to their ability to form a dense, even turf.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The golf course's putting greens are planted with a special variety of bent grass for a smooth roll.
- Bent grass is often preferred for high-quality lawns in cooler climates.
- Some species of bent grass can become invasive in pastures.
Advanced Usage
- The term is frequently used in a horticultural or agronomic context to discuss turf management, lawn care, and golf course maintenance.
- It can appear in compound form as a modifier, e.g., "bentgrass lawn" or "creeping bentgrass" (a specific common species, ).
Variants and Related Words
- Bent (noun): A shortened, informal form of "bent grass."
- The fairway is a mix of fescue and bent.
- Agrostis (noun): The scientific genus name for bent grasses.
- Creeping bentgrass (noun): A specific, widely used species known for its aggressive spreading via stolons.
- Colonial bentgrass (noun): Another common species () used in turf.
Synonyms
- Brown top (regional, refers to )
- Turf grass (general term; bent grass is a type of turf grass)
Related Phrases
- Putting green grass: A descriptive phrase often synonymous with bent grass in the context of golf.
- Fine-textured grass: A descriptive term highlighting a key characteristic of bent grass.
Noun
- grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens