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Koeleria macrantha (Ledeb.) Schult.

crested hair-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Synonym | Koeleria cristata (L.) Pers.

Koeleria macrantha is a tufted grass of dry, mineral-rich soils, including dunes.

Hackpen Hill (VC22: Berkshire); 2018-05-30

 crested hair-grass / Koeleria macrantha: _Koeleria macrantha_ is a tufted grass of dry, mineral-rich soils, including dunes.

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