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Crested Hair-grass - Koeleria macrantha

Favourite Photos

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Crested Hair-grass Crested Hair-grass - Koeleria macrantha dylan Castle Eden Dene 10 Jun 2021, 9:28 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:44 p.m.
Crested Hair-grass Crested Hair-grass - Koeleria macrantha dylan Castle Eden Dene 10 Jun 2021, 9:28 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:44 p.m.
Crested Hair-grass Crested Hair-grass - Koeleria macrantha dylan Castle Eden Dene 10 Jun 2021, 9:32 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:48 p.m.
Crested Hair-grass Crested Hair-grass - Koeleria macrantha dylan Castle Eden Dene 10 Jun 2021, 9:32 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:48 p.m.
Crested Hair-grass Crested Hair-grass - Koeleria macrantha dylan Goat Gully 10 Feb 2022, 4:38 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 3:47 p.m.
Crested Hair-grass Crested Hair-grass - Koeleria macrantha dylan Goat Gully 10 Feb 2022, 4:38 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 3:48 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread throughout the UK but most common around the coast and absent from mainland Wales, Eastern Scotland, Ireland, parts of the South West and East of England. Habitat includes: Dry, sandy, infertile, base-rich soils in places such as calcareous grassland, rock outcrops, screes, quarry heaps, old lead workings, cliff-tops, sand dunes etc. Height: Up to 40 cm. Perennial. Flowers: May to July.