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Anthoxanthum odoratum L.

sweet vernal-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Anthoxanthum odoratum is a very common meadow grass, flowering early in the year and releasing a faint but sweet aroma.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-04-10

 sweet vernal-grass / Anthoxanthum odoratum: _Anthoxanthum odoratum_ is a very common meadow grass, flowering early in the year and releasing a faint but sweet aroma.

Inflorescence

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-04-10

 sweet vernal-grass / Anthoxanthum odoratum: Inflorescence

Flowers at anthesis

Snowdon (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-06-01

 sweet vernal-grass / Anthoxanthum odoratum: Flowers at anthesis

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