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Hairy Melic Grass;

Melica ciliata

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a grass species of perennial bunchgrass native to Europe, north Africa, and temperate Asia. They are clumping grasses with long, erect stems bearing spikelets of papery grass flowers.

Habitat:

Spotted in a clearing in a Holm oak forest

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/640 sec.; f/13; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired.

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Comments (4)

Thanks Leuba, you are very nice!
I can see that arlanda. I see such lovely grasses but don't have the right equipment to capture their beauty. Still, I can always enjoy your spottings !
Thanks Leuba. The grasses are very nice subject for macro photography
Lovely shots and a beautiful grass species ! Like fiberglass.

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