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Eleocharis quinqueflora (Hartmann) O. Schwarz

few-flowered spike-rush (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadStrong tendencyN
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Eleocharis quinqueflora grows in relatively base-rich marshes and fens, especially in the north and west; its lowest glume is at least 40% the length of the spikelet, and the stem is round.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-05-08

 few-flowered spike-rush / Eleocharis quinqueflora: _Eleocharis quinqueflora_ grows in relatively base-rich marshes and fens, especially in the north and west; its lowest glume is at least 40% the length of the spikelet, and the stem is round.

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