Definition

Noun: * Velvet bent grass: A type of perennial grass (Agrostis canina) characterized by its very fine, soft leaf blades and slender, creeping stems. It is commonly used in lawns and golf courses, particularly in cooler climates, due to its dense, velvety texture and tolerance for close mowing.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The greenskeeper selected velvet bent grass for the putting green because of its exceptional smoothness.
  • A lawn of velvet bent grass feels soft and luxurious underfoot.
  • This species, velvet bent grass, thrives in well-drained, acidic soils.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in horticulture, agronomy, and landscaping contexts. It is often specified in seed mixtures for high-quality turf.
• It can be contrasted with other bent grass species, such as colonial bent grass or creeping bent grass, which have slightly different growth habits and textures.

Variants and Related Words

• Velvet bent (noun): A common shortened form of "velvet bent grass."
• Brown bent grass (noun): Another name for the same species ().
• Agrostis canina (noun): The scientific botanical name for velvet bent grass.

Synonyms

• Brown bent (noun)
• Velvet bent (noun)
• Rhizomatous bent grass (noun) - describes its growth habit.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the grass species . It should not be confused with general descriptions of "velvety" grass, which could apply to other species.

Noun

1. common grass with slender stems and narrow leaves