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Hairy Melic Grass;

Melica ciliata

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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4 Comments

arlanda
arlanda 9 years ago

Thanks Leuba, you are very nice!

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 9 years ago

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 !

arlanda
arlanda 9 years ago

Thanks Leuba. The grasses are very nice subject for macro photography

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 9 years ago

Lovely shots and a beautiful grass species ! Like fiberglass.

arlanda
Spotted by
arlanda

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Spotted on Jul 11, 2014
Submitted on Oct 13, 2014

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