[Bentgrasses and Redtops: The Genera Agrostis and Podagrostis in Mt. Adams Country]

Alpine Bent, Alpine Bentgrass, Mountain Bent

Podagrostis humilis

Synonym: Agrostis humilis

Alpine Bent, Alpine Bentgrass, Mountain Bent: Podagrostis humilis (Synonym: Agrostis humilis)

This photo shows what might be alpine bentgrass as seen at about 8000' at the base of the North Cleaver on the northern slopes of Mt. Adams...........September 29, 2008. A mat of Davidson's penstemon (Penstemon davidsonii) surrounds this grass, while alpine lupine (Lupinus lepidus var. lobbii) can be seen behind the plant.
Paul Slichter