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Agrostis palustris

Agrostis palustris

9.3
A grass used for lawns and golf courses that spreads by long stems
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Golf courses often plant Agrostis palustris for its dense, smooth turf.

Examples

  • Due to its ability to spread quickly, Agrostis palustris is ideal for repairing damaged lawns.

  • The landscaper recommended Agrostis palustris because it thrives in moist soil conditions.

  • The lawn was covered in Agrostis palustris.

  • Farmers often choose Agrostis palustris for its durability.

  • Due to its ability to spread quickly, Agrostis palustris is ideal for repairing damaged lawns.

  • Golf courses often plant Agrostis palustris for its dense, smooth turf.

  • The landscaper recommended Agrostis palustris because it thrives in moist soil conditions.

Synonyms

creeping bentgrass
vsAgrostis palustris
  • Specialized
7.5

A grass used for lawns and golf greens that spreads by long runners to form a dense mat

is the same grass idea but denotes a different specific species
creeping bent
vsAgrostis palustris
  • Specialized
6.0

A low grass that spreads along the ground, often used for lawns and golf courses

is a scientific species name used for pastures and lawns

Surface Forms

Agrostis palustris singular
Agrostis palustrises plural

Morphology

Agrostis + palustris

This is a taxonomic binomial composed of a grass genus (Agrostis) plus a Latin species epithet; if a learner recognizes 'palustris' as meaning 'of marshes' the overall sense ('a marsh-loving Agrostis grass') is derivable from the parts. However, the epithet is Latin/technical and is not given in the dictionary entry, so an average B1 learner who knows basic English vocabulary would likely not recognize or interpret 'palustris' without prior exposure. Because the meaning is compositionally predictable in principle but relies on specialized/Latin knowledge, it is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Agrostis palustris comes from Latin words: Agrostis meaning 'grass' and palustris meaning 'marsh'. Because this grass grows well in wet places and spreads to cover the ground, gardeners and golf courses plant it to make or repair smooth lawns.