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Fig. 235. Triodia acuminata (Mnuro) Vasey {Sivglingia acu- 

 minata Kuntze) ; Beal, Grasses N. Am., 2 : 470.-A slender, densely 

 tufted perennial 1 5 to 2 dm. high, with short leaves, and simple, 

 dense, oblong panicles 1.5 to 3 cm. long. - Poor, gravelly soil, hill- 

 sides, etc., Texas to Arizona, north to Colorado and Indian Terri- 

 tory. [Northern Mexico.] April-June. 



