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Isolepis cernua (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.

slender club-rush (Cyperaceae)

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WidespreadModerate tendencySW
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Isolepis cernua is found in coastal regions of Ireland, western Great Britain and East Anglia.

Braunton Burrows (VC4: North Devon); 2016-07-17

 slender club-rush / Isolepis cernua: _Isolepis cernua_ is found in coastal regions of Ireland, western Great Britain and East Anglia.

Isolepis cernua has shorter bracts than Isolepis setacea, paler glumes and, most importantly, smooth nutlets.

Braunton Burrows (VC4: North Devon); 2016-07-17

 slender club-rush / Isolepis cernua: _Isolepis cernua_ has shorter bracts than _Isolepis setacea_, paler glumes and, most importantly, smooth nutlets.

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