Agrostis capillaris (
Common Bent,
Colonial bent,
Browntop) is a
rhizomatous and
stoloniferous perennial in the grass family (
Poaceae). It is native to
Eurasia and has been widely introduced in many parts of the world. Colonial bent grows in moist
grasslands and open
meadows, and can also be found in agricultural areas, roadsides, and invading disturbed areas.