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Hierochloe odorata (L.) P. Beauv.

holy grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

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Hierochloe odorata is a rare and aromatic grass found at scattered sites in Scotland and at one site on the River North Tyne in Northumbria.

Castle O'er (VC72: Dumfriesshire); 2019-07-01

 holy grass / Hierochloe odorata: _Hierochloe odorata_ is a rare and aromatic grass found at scattered sites in Scotland and at one site on the River North Tyne in Northumbria.

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