Page author: David Giblin
Holcus mollis
creeping softgrass, creeping velvet-grass
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; southwestern British Columbia to California.
Habitat: Lawns and damp areas.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Introduced from Europe
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Holcus mollis L.
Publication: Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1305. 1759.
Publication: Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1305. 1759.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
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ssp. mollis – creeping velvet-grass
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Holcus mollis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Holcus mollis checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Holcus mollis information.
E-Flora BC: Holcus mollis atlas page.
CalPhotos: Holcus mollis photos.
USDA Plants: Holcus mollis information.
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