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Fig. 214. Leptochloa imbricata Thurb. (THplachne imbricata 

 Scrihn.); Beal, (irasses N. Am., 2: 135.— A rather stout, erect or 

 ascending pereuuial 3 to 9 dm. liigli, with smooth, usually glau- 

 cous culms, narrow, flat leaves, and numerous crowded, erect or 

 ascending spikes 4 to 6 cm. long.— Texas to southern California. 

 [Mexico and Lower California.] August-Novemher. 



