The leaf margin is strongly recurved to the apex and the margin tapers towards the apex, giving the shoots a stellate appearance when viewed from above. The leaves themselves are recurved and tend to be concave.

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It is particularly characteristic of sand dunes, especially calcareous ones, but it can also be very abundant inland on sandy soils and stony, dry places such as airfields.

All year round.

Widespread, though often coastal in Britain.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.