creeping bent
Definition
- Noun:
- A common pasture or lawn grass that spreads by long runners: "creeping bent" refers to a type of grass, specifically Agrostis stolonifera, commonly used in lawns and golf courses, known for its ability to spread horizontally via above-ground stems called stolons.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The golf course greens are planted with creeping bent for a smooth surface.
- Creeping bent is favored for fine lawns because it forms a dense, even turf.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: In turf management, "creeping bent" is often discussed for its specific maintenance needs, such as frequent mowing and watering.
- Managing creeping bent requires precise irrigation to prevent disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Creeping bentgrass: A fuller common name for the same species.
- Creeping bentgrass is the preferred grass for putting greens.
Synonyms
- Agrostis stolonifera: The scientific botanical name.
- Spreading bent: A less common descriptive name.
Related Phrases
- Bent grass: The general category to which creeping bent belongs.
- Several types of bent grass are used in landscaping.
Noun
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common pasture or lawn grass spread by long runners
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