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Anemanthele lessoniana (Steud.) Veldkamp

pheasant’s-tail (Poaceae / Gramineae)

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Anemanthele lessoniana is an ornamental grass from northern New Zealand, where it is known as ‘gossamer-grass’.

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

 pheasant’s-tail / Anemanthele lessoniana: _Anemanthele lessoniana_ is an ornamental grass from northern New Zealand, where it is known as ‘gossamer-grass’.

The inflorescence of Anemanthele lessoniana is a loose panicle; each spikelet has 1 flower, with 1 stamen.

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

 pheasant’s-tail / Anemanthele lessoniana: The inflorescence of _Anemanthele lessoniana_ is a loose panicle; each spikelet has 1 flower, with 1 stamen.

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