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Fig. 141. Gastridium lendigerum (L.) Gautlin. (G. nnstrale 

 Beauv. ; Milium lendigmtm Linu.). NiT-GRASS. — A smooth aunual 

 1.5 to 6 dm. high, with flat leaves and a strict, spike-like panicle 6 

 to 12 cm. long; cultivated for ornament. — Hills, naturalized, Cali- 

 fornia and Oregon; also in Texas, [Southern Europe.] June, 

 July, 



