PLATE 1 

 Plialaris stenoptera, Hack. 

 Fig. 1. Root system. A. Velvety covering on roots. B. Short stolons. 

 Fig. 2. Portion of sheath, blade, and culm. A. Ligule. 



Fig. 3. Spikelet. A. First empty glume. A'. Wing of glume. B. Second 

 empty glume. B' . Wing of glume. C. The lemma. D. Palea. E. Stamens. 



Fig. 4. Lemma and sterile florets. C. Lemma. F. Ovate scales. H. First 

 sterile floret. G. Second sterile floret. 



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