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Nardus stricta L.

mat-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyN
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Nardus stricta is common on moorland and heaths; its inflorescence comprises a single dark purple 1-flowered spikelet at each node along the stem.

Bleaklow (VC57: Derbyshire); 2007-05-23

 mat-grass / Nardus stricta: _Nardus stricta_ is common on moorland and heaths; its inflorescence comprises a single dark purple 1-flowered spikelet at each node along the stem.

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