Anthoxanthum odoratum
Sweet Vernal Grass
Anthoxanthum odoratum, Sweet Vernal Grass. One of the first grasses to flower in spring, Sweet Vernal Grass is aromatic when dried, giving the fresh hay scent. It can be found throughout the Redmire area.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Anthoxanthum odoratum, Sweet Vernal Grass. Flowering spikes. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. May.
Slide 2: Anthoxanthum odoratum, Sweet Vernal Grass. Broad leaves and flower spikes. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. May.
Slide 3: Anthoxanthum odoratum, Sweet Vernal Grass. Plant showing broad leaves and flower spikes. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. May.
Slide 4: Anthoxanthum odoratum, Sweet Vernal Grass. Flowering spikes. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. May.
Slide 5: Anthoxanthum odoratum, Sweet Vernal Grass. Fruits. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. June.