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Where can I see the Purple Moor Grass

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Purple Moor Grass, Molinia caerulea, is a perennial flowering plant found in wet habitats across Europe and North America. It has distinctive purple flowers which can be seen from late summer into autumn.

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Purple Moor Grass is a versatile plant which can be used for grazing, haymaking and biomass production. It is also an important habitat for wildlife, providing food and shelter for insects, birds and small mammals.

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If you're looking to see Purple Moor Grass in the wild, your best bet is to head to a wet meadow or boggy area. The best time of year to see it in flower is from late summer into autumn.

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In autumn, the foliage turns to a burnished gold and dies back completely over the winter.

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In Wales it is known as ‘rhôs pasture’.

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It is an important nectar source for a variety of uncommon insects.

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