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Cynosurus cristatus L.

crested dog’s-tail (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Inflorescence

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-02

 crested dog’s-tail / Cynosurus cristatus: Inflorescence

With anthers exserted

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-06-17

 crested dog’s-tail / Cynosurus cristatus: With anthers exserted

Leaf base

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-02

 crested dog’s-tail / Cynosurus cristatus: Leaf base

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