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Carex hostiana DC.

tawny sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyN
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Carex hostiana grows in calcareous or salty flushes in upland and coastal areas; the female glumes are deep brown but with broad hyaline margins.

Yair (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-05

 tawny sedge / Carex hostiana: _Carex hostiana_ grows in calcareous or salty flushes in upland and coastal areas; the female glumes are deep brown but with broad hyaline margins.

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