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Helictochloa pratensis (L.) Romero Zarco

meadow oat-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadSlight tendencyE
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Synonyms | Avenula pratensis (L.) Dumort. | Helictotrichon pratense (L.) Pilg.

The membranous margins of the lemmas of Avenula pratensis give the inflorescence as a whole a silvery appearance.

Snowshill (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-05-23

 meadow oat-grass / Helictochloa pratensis: The membranous margins of the lemmas of _Avenula pratensis_ give the inflorescence as a whole a silvery appearance.

The leaves of Avenula pratensis are slightly glaucous, and have rough margins.

Snowshill (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-05-23

 meadow oat-grass / Helictochloa pratensis: The leaves of _Avenula pratensis_ are slightly glaucous, and have rough margins.

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