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Aira elegantissima is a small annual grass from the Mediterranean region, often called elegant or silver hairgrass, grown for its delicate, airy seed heads. It is an easy, low-maintenance plant that suits dry, sunny spots.
Aira elegans is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is commonly known as Mediterranean hairgrass, elegant hairgrass and the annual silver hairgrass. It is native to Europe, North Africa, Western Asia and the Caucasus.
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