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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Arrhenatherum   Oatgrass
Genus with six or seven species and subspecies native to Europe and Asia. Tribe Aveneae.

Scientific Name: Arrhenatherum elatius (L.) Beauv. ex J.& K. Presl
Common Name(s): Tall Oatgrass, False Oat-Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Illustration of tall oatgrass detailing its panicle inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-ARREL-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescence, mature