__NOTOC__ British NVC community MG13 (Agrostis stolonifera - Alopecurus geniculatus grassland) is one of the

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in the

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system. It is one of three types of mesotrophic grassland classified as grass-dominated inundation communities. This community is widely distributed. There are no subcommunities.

Community composition

The following constant species are found in this community: * Creeping Bent (''Agrostis stolonifera'') *

Marsh Foxtail ''Alopecurus geniculatus'' is a species of grass known by the common name water foxtail or marsh foxtail. It is native to much of Eurasia and introduced into North America, South America, and Australia. It grows in moist areas. ''Alopecurus ge ...

(''Alopecurus geniculatus'') No rare species are associated with this community.

Distribution

This community is widely distributed throughout the

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, with the most extensive stands in eastern England.

References

* Rodwell, J. S. (1992) '' British Plant Communities Volume 3 - Grasslands and montane communities'' (hardback), (paperback) {{NVC-MG

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