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MOUSETAIL Myosurus minimus (Ranunculaceae) Height to 10cm. Tufted and inconspicuous annual of arable field margins, often on sandy soil. FLOWERS are long-stalked and 5mm across, with yellowish green petals and sepals (Mar-Jul). FRUITS are elongate, plantain-like and up to 7cm long. LEAVES are narrow and grass-like. STATUS-Scarce and declining, mainly in S England.
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MOUSETAIL Myosurus minimus (Ranunculaceae) Height to 10cm. Tufted and inconspicuous annual of arable field margins, often on sandy soil. FLOWERS are long-stalked and 5mm across, with yellowish green petals and sepals (Mar-Jul). FRUITS are elongate, plantain-like and up to 7cm long. LEAVES are narrow and grass-like. STATUS-Scarce and declining, mainly in S England.