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Cynosurus echinatus
rough dog's tail grass
Other common names
cock's comb grassBotanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Cynosurus
- Genus description
A genus of tufted perennial grasses native to Europe, Asia and North Africa with narrow green foliage and tall wiry stems with seedheads of purple flowers
- Name status
Correct
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