Turfgrasses

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The genus name for a couple of grasses (5 species) called Bristle-grass. Setaria pumila, Yellow bristle-grass. Setaria viridis, Green bristle-grass.

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A common Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Festuca ovina. The leaf is Bristle, having a typical width of 0.3-0.6mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 0.5mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted. It is well adapted to dry, sandy, infertile soils, which can be acidic or calcareous. It is only suitable for some low maintenance amenity surfaces.

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A common Annual grass, with the scientific name of Aira caryophyllea. The leaf is Bristle, having a typical width of 0.3mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 4mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted.

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An uncommon Annual grass, with the scientific name of Hordeum hexastichon. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 4-15mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 0.7-1.5mm in length; Auricle?: Yes. Growth type is Tufted.

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A common Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Festuca rubra ssp litoralis. The leaf is Bristle, having a typical width of 0.5-0.7mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 0.5mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Rhizomatous. A turfgrass species which is used in fine turf situations such as golf and bowling greens.

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A rare Annual grass, with the scientific name of Avena barbata. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 5-6mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 4-6mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted.

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A common Annual grass, with the scientific name of Bromus lepidus. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 2-5mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 1mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted.

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An uncommon Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Spartina maritima. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 6mm. The Ligule is a Fringe of hairs, being 1mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Rhizomatous.

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A common Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Glyceria declinata. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 1.5-8mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 4-9mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Tufted.

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A common Perennial grass, with the scientific name of Phleum bertolonii. The leaf is Flat or rolled, having a typical width of 2-5mm. The Ligule is Membranous, being 1-4mm in length; Auricle?: No. Growth type is Stoloniferous.