Aira species - Hair-grasses — BSBI VC77

Aira species - Hair-grasses

There are two species of these small distinctive grasses.

Aira praecox - Early Hair-grass

This tiny grass is compact, only about 12cm tall, often with reddish stems, and grows in clumps on rocky ground. Can be easiest to spot later in the season when it has dried out and lost its colour.

Aira caryophyllea - Silver Hair-grass

Inconspicuous, up to twice as tall as Aira praecox, and with spreading branches. Also likes stony places, including kerb edges and hard waste ground.

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Aira praecox NS6557 24May2019 MP

Aira praecox NS9126 30Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NT1145 01Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NT1145 01Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NT1145 01Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NS5867 20Aug2019 MP

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Aira caryophyllea NS6265 14June2019 PW

Aira caryophyllea NS9335 15July2018 FM

Aira caryophyllea NS7457 26May22 PW

Aira caryophyllea NS7457 26May22 PW

Aira praecox NS6557 24May2019 MP

Aira praecox NS9126 30Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NT1145 01Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NT1145 01Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NT1145 01Jun2018 PW

Aira praecox NS5867 20Aug2019 MP

Aira caryophyllea NS6265 14June2019 PW

Aira caryophyllea NS9335 15July2018 FM

Aira caryophyllea NS7457 26May22 PW

Aira caryophyllea NS7457 26May22 PW