British NVC community MG13

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British NVC community MG13 (Agrostis stolonifera - Alopecurus geniculatus grassland) is one of the mesotrophic grassland communities in the British National Vegetation Classification 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.

[edit] Community composition

The following constant species are found in this community:

  • Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera)
  • Marsh Foxtail (Alopecurus geniculatus)

No rare species are associated with this community.

[edit] Distribution

This community is widely distributed throughout the British lowlands, with the most extensive stands in eastern England.