Turfgrasses

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A common Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Puccinellia distans. It is sometimes split into two sub-species: The commonest being Puccinellia distans sub-species distans, with the leaf being Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 1.5-4mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 1-3mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted. The second sub-species is Puccinellia distans sub-species borealis and which is also known as Northern Reflexed Salt Marsh Grass and may be a species in its own right.

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This is a specially bred sub-species of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L. subsp. stoloniferum) that produces what are called ‘determinate’ stolons, with the grass often being referred to as RPR. Stolons can be classified into two types: determinate- and indeterminate-stolons: They are both above ground horizontal growing stems which root at the nodes (which is what a stolon is) but with slight differences as follows: • A determinate-stolon does not produce an abundance of consecutive progressive shoots, but the apical apex will eventually terminate with an inflorescence. &b

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An uncommon Annual grass, with the scientific name of Cynosurus echinatus. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 3-10mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 10mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted.

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A common Perennial stoloniferous spreading grass. It has limited wear tolerance but might be useful for lesser maintained surfaces which are poorly drained. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 1.5-6mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 4-10mm in length; Auricle?: No. The scientific name of this grass is Poa trivialis.

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A rare Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Festuca rubra ssp oraria. The leaf is Bristle, having a typical width of 1-5mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 0.5mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Rhizomatous.

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A common Annual grass, with the scientific name of Secale cereale. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 15mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 0.5-1mm in length; Auricle?: Yes. Growth type is Tufted.

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A rare Annual grass, with the scientific name of Bromus secalinus. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 4-10mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 1-2mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted.

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A common Annual grass, with the scientific name of Phleum arenarium. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 4mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 7mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted.

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A common Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Elymus farctus. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 2-6mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 0.5-1mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Rhizomatous.

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A common Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Festuca rubra subspecies arenaria. The leaf is Bristle, having a typical width of 0.6-1mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 0.5mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Rhizomatous.