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Agrostis castellana

Highland bent

Synonyms
Agrostis olivetorum

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Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Agrostis

Genus description

Agrostis can be annual or perennial grasses, with narrow or bristle-like leaves and branches panicles of small flowers

Name status

Correct

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