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Aira praecox

early hair grass

Other common names
brigwellt y gwanwyn
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
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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