creeping bentgrass
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of perennial grass: "Creeping bentgrass" refers to a specific species of grass (Agrostis stolonifera) commonly used for lawns, golf course greens, and pastures. It is characterized by its ability to spread horizontally via above-ground stems called stolons.
Usage
- Noun:
- The golf course superintendent chose creeping bentgrass for the putting greens due to its fine texture and tolerance for low mowing.
- Creeping bentgrass can become invasive in lawns because its runners spread quickly.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject in ecological or agricultural contexts: Often discussed in terms of its growth habits, maintenance requirements, or its role as both a desirable turfgrass and a potential weed.
- The study focused on the water consumption of creeping bentgrass compared to other turf species.
Variants and Related Words
- Creeping bent (n): A common shortened form of "creeping bentgrass."
- Bentgrass (n): The broader genus () to which creeping bentgrass belongs. Other types include colonial bentgrass and velvet bentgrass.
Synonyms
- Agrostis stolonifera (n): The scientific, botanical name.
- Spreading bent (n): Another common name highlighting its growth habit.
- Carpet bentgrass (n): A less common synonym.
Related Phrases
- Creeping growth habit: A descriptive phrase often used when discussing this grass's method of spreading.
- The creeping growth habit of this grass allows it to recover quickly from damage.
Related Idioms
Noun
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common pasture or lawn grass spread by long runners
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