| Aira caryophyllea | Poaceae | Silver Hair-grass |
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Description - An attractive, delicate grass, with a silvery appearance before it dries up in summer. It reaches 30 cm when growing well, but can be much smaller
Habitat - Commonly found on banks with sparse vegetation, or on wall tops.
Comments - A common grass found island-wide.
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