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Triglochin palustris L.

marsh arrowgrass (Juncaginaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
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Triglochin palustris is found in base-rich bogs and fens throughout the British Isles.

Alpes-Maritimes (06), France; 2010-07-10

 marsh arrowgrass / Triglochin palustris: _Triglochin palustris_ is found in base-rich bogs and fens throughout the British Isles.

Ripening fruit

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-09-14

 marsh arrowgrass / Triglochin palustris: Ripening fruit

The fruits of Triglochin palustris are 3-parted capsules, in contrast to the 6-parted capsules of Triglochin maritima.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-09-14

 marsh arrowgrass / Triglochin palustris: The fruits of _Triglochin palustris_ are 3-parted capsules, in contrast to the 6-parted capsules of _Triglochin maritima_.

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