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Carl Farmer |
Very common in acid grassland and moorland, from sea-level to high on mountains. Stems c 20-50 cm tall. Spikelets c 2-3.5 mm long Skye ID: On Skye only Bents (Agrostis sp) have the delicate, well-separated appearance of tiny one-flowered spikelets, as shown in the pictures here. This species is told from other Skye Bents by the very short ligule, about 1 mm long (check several), which is often cut off very straight and does not have a torn appearance. Other features: Spikelets usually without an awn. Spreads by creeping rhizomes below the soil surface. Palea more than half as long as lemma. |
