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Isolepis setacea (L.) R. Br.

bristle club-rush (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Isolepis setacea is common and widespread, but easily overlooked.

Mynachdy (VC52: Anglesey); 2015-10-10

 bristle club-rush / Isolepis setacea: _Isolepis setacea_ is common and widespread, but easily overlooked.

Isolepis setacea differs from Isolepis cernua in that the glumes are entirely brown either side of the green midrib.

Mynachdy (VC52: Anglesey); 2015-10-10

 bristle club-rush / Isolepis setacea: _Isolepis setacea_ differs from _Isolepis cernua_ in that the glumes are entirely brown either side of the green midrib.

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