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Fig. 10. Andropogon virginicus L. Broom Sedge. — A 

 rigidly erect peroniiial 6 to 12 dm. high, Avith the culms llatteiied 

 near the base, aud narrow, elongated, and loosely lirauched pani- 

 cles of silky-bearded racemes, for the most part partially inclosed 

 within smooth, spathe-like bracts. — Old fields and borders of 

 woods, usually iu dry soil, Massachusetts to Florida aud Texas, 

 [Cuba.] August-October. 



