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Aira caryophyllea

silver hair grass

Other common names
mouse grass
brigwellt arian
Synonyms
Aira armoricana
Aira multiculmis

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Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Aira

Genus description

Aira can be annual or biennial, tufted grasses with thread-like leaves and lax panicles of small silvery or purplish flowers in summer

Name status

Correct

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