Koeleria macrantha Junegrass (Gramineae)

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Koeleria macrantha
Junegrass
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The Koeleria macrantha plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Junegrass. Some home gardeners know the variety as K. cristata. K. gracilis. K. pyramidata. Aira cristata.

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Latin Name:  Koeleria macrantha
Common Name:  Junegrass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Ledeb.)Schultes.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy places, chalk and limestone pastures[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils in a sunny position[1, 200]. Prefers a chalky soil[1]. Grows best in a soil that is not too fertile[200]. This is an aggregate species[50]. K. cristata is now divided into K. macrantha (which is also the name of the aggregate) and K. pyramidata (Lam.)Beauv. K. macrantha is native to Britain, K. pyramidata, which is found wild in meadows and wood margins, is native to much of mainland Europe[50].

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