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Scheuchzeria palustris L.

Rannoch rush (Scheuchzeriaceae)

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Very localVery strong tendencyN
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Scheuchzeria palustris can be recognised in fruit by its groups of (usually) 3 inflated follicles.

Rannoch Moor (VC98: Argyll Main); 2018-08-19

 Rannoch rush / Scheuchzeria palustris: _Scheuchzeria palustris_ can be recognised in fruit by its groups of (usually) 3 inflated follicles.

In the British Isles, Scheuchzeria palustris is only found in areas around Rannoch Moor, having been lost from Pollagh Bog (VCH18: Offaly) in the mid 20th century.

Rannoch Moor (VC98: Argyll Main); 2018-08-19

 Rannoch rush / Scheuchzeria palustris: In the British Isles, _Scheuchzeria palustris_ is only found in areas around Rannoch Moor, having been lost from Pollagh Bog (VCH18) in the mid 20th century.

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