Grass Question?

Question

I'm doing a research project on the effect of road salt on the germination rate of grass alongside the road. I live in Central NY, and I would like to know...what is the scientific name for the common grass that you see everywhere?

Thanks!

Answer 1

I live in WI and the common lawn grass everywhere is Kentucky bluegrass (scientific name is Poa pratensis).  Not sure if this is what you have out there.