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Briza media L.

quaking grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Briza media is a characteristic grass of calcareous grasslands, less often found in other habitats.

Coombe Hill (VC24: Buckinghamshire); 2014-05-25

 quaking grass / Briza media: _Briza media_ is a characteristic grass of calcareous grasslands, less often found in other habitats.

Each spikelet hangs from a fine stalk that allows the spikelet to quiver in the slightest breeze.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-19

 quaking grass / Briza media: Each spikelet hangs from a fine stalk that allows the spikelet to quiver in the slightest breeze.

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