This plant is a tufted grass which has broad leaves distinct nodes on the stem. It is found in rough grassland and in dunes like these near the sea. It is found throughout England, Wales and Ireland and is common in Scotland except on the high mountains.

Sefton Dunes 27th June 2007

Added on 4th January 2008, updated 14th January 2009, updated 30th March 2010, upadted 25th May 2012