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Poa humilis Ehrh. ex Hoffm.

spreading meadow-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyN
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Poa humilis is a spreading perennial grass, found in a wide range of grassland types.

Upper Rissington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-06-15

 spreading meadow-grass / Poa humilis: _Poa humilis_ is a spreading perennial grass, found in a wide range of grassland types.

The glumes around each spikelet of Poa humilis are 3-veined and acuminate.

Upper Rissington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-06-15

 spreading meadow-grass / Poa humilis: The glumes around each spikelet of _Poa humilis_ are 3-veined and acuminate.

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