Agrostis

/əˈɡrɒstɪs/ noun

Definition

A large genus of grasses that includes bentgrasses and redtop grasses, commonly used in lawns, sports fields, and pastures.

Etymology

From Greek agrostis, the ancient Greek word for grass. The genus contains over 220 species and is one of the largest grass genera.

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If you've ever walked on a golf course or a soccer field, you've probably walked on agrostis grass—it's so fine and even that it's the premium choice for high-end athletic fields.

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