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Fig. 228. Orcuttia californica Vasey; Heal. Grasses N. Am., 

 2: 457. — A low, much- branched, Ciiespitose anuual 0..5 to 1 <liii. 

 high, the uumerous stems bcariu^ three to six spikelets near the 

 apex. — Southeru and Lower California. April. 



