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False oat-grass

A fluffy-looking grass of rough grassland, roadside verges and disturbed ground, False oat-grass is very familiar and often overlooked; in fact, it can help to stabilise dunes and shelter small…

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False widow spider

False widow spiders are often the subject of unflattering headlines, but in reality they're unlikely to bite humans.

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Grass snake

The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.

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Marram grass

The dense, spiky tufts of Marram grass are a familiar sight on our windswept coasts. In fact, its matted roots help to stabilise sand dunes, allowing them to grow up and become colonised by other…

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Grass Wood Nature Reserve

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Discover delightful Grass Wood, a woodland full of character and wildlife in beautiful Wharfedale.

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Knot grass

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.