Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet vernal grass (Gramineae)

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Anthoxanthum odoratum
Sweet vernal grass
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The Anthoxanthum odoratum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet vernal grass.

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Latin Name:  Anthoxanthum odoratum
Common Name:  Sweet vernal grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Lagasca.

Known Hazards:  The plant contains coumarins, this is what gives it the scent of newly mown hay. When used internally, especially from dried plants, it can act to prevent the blood from co-aggulating[13].

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Meadows, woodland margins, heaths and moors on acid and basic soils[9, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[200]. Dislikes shade. This is one of the earliest grasses to flower in the year, it produces a lot of pollen and is a major irritant to people who suffer from hay fever[4]. The dried plant releases a strong and pesistant fragrance with a refreshing pungent smell that is difficult to describe but is somewhat like newly-mown hay[245].

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