Agrostis capillaris L.
Browntop (Agrostis capillaris) is a long-lived, perennial grass that is native to Europe and Temperate Asia. It was introduced to New Zealand as a pasture grass and was first recorded in the wild (naturalised) in 1867. The plant grows up to about 70 centimetres tall, forming dense tufts with short rhizomes and occasional stolons. It has narrow, flat leaves and delicate, open flower heads with fine, spreading branches. It flowers from December to January, followed by seeds from January to April. It tolerates low-fertility soils and is found in grasslands, forest margins, scrub, riverbeds, sand dunes and subalpine habitats. It reproduces by seed and vegetatively from rhizomes and stolons. Seeds are dispersed by wind, animals and human activities.
This description has been automatically generated using information from trusted sources. If you notice any errors or omissions, please let us know.