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Sea Fern-grass - Catapodium marinum

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Sea Fern-grass Sea Fern-grass - Catapodium marinum dylan North Somerset 17 Oct 2023, 7:19 p.m. 28 Jul 2023, 12:58 p.m.
Sea Fern-grass Sea Fern-grass - Catapodium marinum dylan North Somerset 17 Oct 2023, 7:19 p.m. 28 Jul 2023, 12:58 p.m.
Sea Fern-grass Sea Fern-grass - Catapodium marinum dylan North Somerset 17 Oct 2023, 7:19 p.m. 28 Jul 2023, 12:58 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally frequent around coasts throughout the UK except for the Eastern Coast of Scotland. It is increasingly coming inland due to the salting of roads. Growing habit: Annual. Height: Up to 20 cm. Flowers: June to July. Habitat includes: Dry bare coastal places such as rock crevices, grassy banks, cliff-tops, sand dunes, stabilised shingle, walls, pavements, salt-treated roads etc.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Online Atlas of the British and Irish Flora

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