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

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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'') No

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are associated with this community.

Distribution

This community is widely distributed throughout the British lowlands, 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 MG13