Holcus lanatus is a perennial flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae. The specific epithet lanatus is Latin for 'woolly' which describes the plant's hairy texture. Common names include …

velvet grass, (Holcus lanatus), perennial grass in the family Poaceae, native to Europe and Africa. Velvet grass, so called because the entire plant has a velvety feel when touched, was …

Velvetgrass (Holcus lanatus) is a clumping perennial weed of turf, which can have characteristics of a winter annual in warmer climates. It is found in moist areas in fields, lawns, and roadsides. …

Mar 10, 2025 · Velvetgrass (Holcus lanatus) is a clumping perennial weed of turf, which can have characteristics of a winter annual in warmer climates. It is found in moist areas in fields, lawns, …

Velvetgrass is a perennial grass that is often considered to be lawn weed—especially in lawns with poor drainage. This grass-like weed is also referred to as Velvet-grass, Velvet Grass, …

Holcus lanatus (common velvet grass) is a tufted perennial grass (family Poaceae) that is native Europe, western Asia, northwestern Africa, and the Canary Islands. It is naturalized across …

[Cal-IPC] Invasive: Holcus lanatus (common velvet grass) is a tufted perennial grass (family Poaceae) that tolerates high levels of heavy metals in the soil and sulfur dioxide in the air. It …

Mar 18, 2024 · Velvetgrass is a native plant of Europe but has colonized in much of the western United States. As an invasive species, getting rid of velvetgrass on your property will help …

Holcus (soft-grass or velvetgrass) is a genus of African and Eurasian plants in the oat tribe within the grass family. [2][3][4] Holcus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some …

Common velvet grass is native to Eurasia and northwest Africa, and introduced in both eastern and western North America. It is found in all New England states.