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Calamagrostis purpurea

Scandinavian small reed

Synonyms
Calamagrostis purpurea subsp. phragmitoides
Calamagrostis phragmitoides

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Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Calamagrostis

Genus description

Calamagrostis are robust rhizomatous perennial grasses, forming tufts of linear leaves, with erect stems bearing dense branching flowering panicles in summer

Name status

Correct

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