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Canary-grass - Phalaris canariensis

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Canary-grass Canary-grass - Phalaris canariensis dylan Pomphrey Hill 30 Aug 2025, 5:38 p.m. 30 Aug 2025, 9:54 a.m.
Canary-grass Canary-grass - Phalaris canariensis dylan Pomphrey Hill 30 Aug 2025, 5:38 p.m. 30 Aug 2025, 9:52 a.m.
Canary-grass Canary-grass - Phalaris canariensis dylan Pomphrey Hill 30 Aug 2025, 5:38 p.m. 30 Aug 2025, 9:52 a.m.
Canary-grass Canary-grass - Phalaris canariensis dylan Pomphrey Hill 30 Aug 2025, 5:38 p.m. 30 Aug 2025, 9:52 a.m.
Canary-grass Canary-grass - Phalaris canariensis dylan Pomphrey Hill 30 Aug 2025, 5:38 p.m. 30 Aug 2025, 9:53 a.m.
Canary-grass Canary-grass - Phalaris canariensis dylan Pomphrey Hill 30 Aug 2025, 5:38 p.m. 30 Aug 2025, 9:53 a.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent casual throughout the UK (often as a birdseed alien); native to the Canary Isles and Morocco. Habitat includes: spoil heaps, tips, wasteland, roadsides etc.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Online Atlas of the British and Irish Flora

Wikipedia

Kew

GBIF

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