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Eleocharis multicaulis (Sm.) Desv.

many-stalked spike-rush (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencyNW
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The lowest glume of Eleocharis multicaulis is less than half the length of the spikelet, and nearly encircles it at the base; it is absent from central England, central Ireland and most of eastern Scotland.

East Boldre (VC11: South Hampshire); 2016-05-12

 many-stalked spike-rush / Eleocharis multicaulis: The lowest glume of _Eleocharis multicaulis_ is less than half the length of the spikelet, and nearly encircles it at the base; it is absent from central England, central Ireland and most of eastern Scotland.

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