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Phalaris paradoxa L.

awned Canary-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencySE
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Phalaris paradoxa is a Mediterranean species that is an increasingly frequent arable weed, chiefly in England.

Beckford (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2021-06-27

 awned Canary-grass / Phalaris paradoxa: _Phalaris paradoxa_ is a Mediterranean species that is an increasingly frequent arable weed, chiefly in England.

The tall, dense, cylindrical heads of Phalaris paradoxa are composed of groups of several spikelets, in which only one or two contain fertile flowers.

Beckford (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2021-06-27

 awned Canary-grass / Phalaris paradoxa: The tall, dense, cylindrical heads of _Phalaris paradoxa_ are composed of groups of several spikelets, in which only one or two contain fertile flowers.

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