Taxonomy
Agrostis capillaris | Common Bent | Feorainn mhín
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Dry pastures, sand dunes, heaths and mountain pastures
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Seed accessions in the National Genebank, Backweston (wild seed collected in 2010). Living collection in the National Botanic Garden.
Use
Forage crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
This species is of low agricultural value, except in areas where high quality grasses are unable to flourish