Upland Bent (Agrostis perennans)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Agrostis perennans is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. No further details are given, though it is probably used as a cereal. The seed is very small, its collection and utilization would be very fiddly. — No further details are given, though it is probably used as a cereal.; The seed is very small, its collection and utilization would be very fiddly.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woods, thickets, rocky banks and dryish open soil. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)