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Deschampsia cespitosa (L.) P. Beauv.

tufted hair-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyN
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Deschampsia cespitosa is a common tuft-forming grass, especially in more acidic habitats.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-11

 tufted hair-grass / Deschampsia cespitosa: _Deschampsia cespitosa_ is a common tuft-forming grass, especially in more acidic habitats.

Inflorescence

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-06

 tufted hair-grass / Deschampsia cespitosa: Inflorescence

Ligule

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-11

 tufted hair-grass / Deschampsia cespitosa: Ligule

The leaves of Deschampsia cespitosa are very tough, and are distinctly striped when held up to the light.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-11

 tufted hair-grass / Deschampsia cespitosa: The leaves of _Deschampsia cespitosa_ are very tough, and are distinctly striped when held up to the light.

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