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Meadow Fescue - Schedonorus pratensis

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Meadow Fescue Meadow Fescue - Schedonorus pratensis dylan Blaise Castle 11 Jun 2022, 5:08 p.m. 8 Jun 2022, 4:44 p.m.
Meadow Fescue Meadow Fescue - Schedonorus pratensis dylan Blaise Castle 11 Jun 2022, 5:08 p.m. 8 Jun 2022, 4:44 p.m.
Meadow Fescue Meadow Fescue - Schedonorus pratensis dylan Blaise Castle 11 Jun 2022, 5:08 p.m. 8 Jun 2022, 4:45 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Neutral, fertile soils in places such as pastures, hay meadows, wet meadows, road side verges, railway banks, wasteland etc. Also called: Festuca pratensis. Perennial. Height: Up to 80 cm. Flowers: June to August (I've seen it flower in late April).