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Fig. 130. Epicampesrigens(Holan(l.) ; Beutli. ; Beal, Grasses X. 

 Ain., 2 : — (( "inna macroitra Thnrb. not Kuntb ; Vilfa rigeim Jiolaud. 

 not Trin.). Deer-grass. — A stout, erect perennial, ^itli rigid, 

 wiry culms 9 to 12 dm. liigli; long, narrow leaves and very long, 

 narrow, and densely flowered spike-like panicles. — In tlie foot- 

 hills, Texas to Nevada. New Mexico, Arizona, and southern Cal- 

 ifornia. [Mexico.] July-November. A bunch-grass of some 

 agricultural value. 



