unknown plant please help

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  1. tree-stone

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    I found this plant on a sunny spot on tarmac football pitch in Morden, south of London. Any idea of its name? It produces buds which do not open into a flower but stay closed and spread dark brown microscopic ash like spores a bit like mushrooms do.

    Thanks for your help in identifying it.
    Oliver
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The foliage looks sedge-like, but the flower/seed-heads don't match.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'd like to see it in flower, if you can return to it in the next couple of days. The foliage really reminds me of Tragopogon
     
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    alex66 Rising Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    is a family of Onion,(?)if yes under the ground there are a small white "onions"the name is in my head but not rebember!!!alex
     
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    Wow, that is close enough to make me go there and check again. I will go and take some better photos but I have been there recently and the sporous buds didn't turn into flowers yet.

    Thanks to all.
    Speak to you soon.
     
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