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Heath-grass
Danthonia decumbens
Féar caoráin
Family: Poaceae

Flowering June - August. Perennial. Native.

Narrow, compact flowerheads with 3-6 green or purplish, 4-6 flowered spikelets, the florets usually not opening. Flat or folded greyish-green leaves with round sheaths, the ligule a dense fringe of short hairs. Tufted growth, height 10-40cm.

Widespread, frequent on damp, acidic soils in upland areas of Ireland. Can also be found where an acidic layer overlays calcareous rocks. Has declined due to the loss of permanent pastures.



     



Heath-grass

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