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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea (Schrank) K. Richt.

tall purple moor-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea is a larger plant than Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea.

Ettrick Forest (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-04

 tall purple moor-grass / Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea: _Molinia caerulea_ subsp. _arundinacea_ is a larger plant than _Molinia caerulea_ subsp. _caerulea_.

The inflorescences of Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea are relatively broad, with some evident branches more than 5 cm long.

Ettrick Forest (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-04

 tall purple moor-grass / Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea: The inflorescences of _Molinia caerulea_ subsp. _arundinacea_ are relatively broad, with some evident branches more than 5 cm long.

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