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Early Hair-grass - Aira praecox

Favourite Photos

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Early Hair-grass Early Hair-grass - Aira praecox dylan Oldbury Court estate and Frome valley 4 Jul 2022, 3:02 p.m. 3 Jul 2022, 4:51 p.m.
Early Hair-grass Early Hair-grass - Aira praecox dylan Oldbury Court estate and Frome valley 4 Jul 2022, 3:02 p.m. 3 Jul 2022, 4:51 p.m.
Early Hair-grass Early Hair-grass - Aira praecox dylan Avonview Cemetery to Troopers Hill 29 Mar 2024, 3:22 p.m. 27 May 2023, 10:59 a.m.
Early Hair-grass Early Hair-grass - Aira praecox dylan Avonview Cemetery to Troopers Hill 29 Mar 2024, 3:22 p.m. 27 May 2023, 11 a.m.
Early Hair-grass Early Hair-grass - Aira praecox dylan Avonview Cemetery to Troopers Hill 29 Mar 2024, 3:26 p.m. 27 May 2023, 11:56 a.m.
Early Hair-grass Early Hair-grass - Aira praecox dylan Avonview Cemetery to Troopers Hill 29 Mar 2024, 3:26 p.m. 27 May 2023, 11:57 a.m.

Species Description

Widespread throughout the UK but local. Most Common in Scotland. Habitat includes: Dry, sandy, gravelly, rocky places such as rocky outcrops, heath, walls, rock faces, cliffs, rocky grassland, dunes etc. Flowers: April to June. Annual. Height: Up to 30 cm.