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Nardus stricta

Matgrass

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Common names

Matgrass

Scientific name

Nardus stricta L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Herbaceous perennial plant. Stems are 15-30 cm high. The spike is 3-7 cm long. The spikelet are violet, without glumes, up to 12 mm long. Flowering June - August^[1].

Distribution in Bulgaria

Map of distribution in Bulgaria of Nardus stricta by floristic regions^[2]:

Between 1200 and 2400 m altitude^[3].

References

[1] Кожухаров Ст. 1963. В: Флора на Народна Република България. том I, София.

[2] Assyov, B., A. Petrova, D. Dimitrov & R. Vassilev. 2012. Conspectus of the vascular flora of Bulgaria. Sofia, Bulgarian biodiversity foundation.

[3] Assyov, B., A. Petrova, D. Dimitrov & R. Vassilev. 2012. Conspectus of the vascular flora of Bulgaria. Sofia, Bulgarian biodiversity foundation.

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