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I'lG. 570. Panicularia obtusa (Miilil.) Kiintze {Poaohtuxa Miibl. 

 Gram. 117. 1817.) Dknsf.i.y i i.owKitr.D MAXXA-dUASs. — A Ktout, 

 orect, glabrous grass 3 to H dm. liiyb, witli rather broad, Hat 

 leaves, aud coutrarted, luaiiy-llowered panicles G to 18 ciii. long. 

 Spikelets 3- to 7-llo\verod, 4 to G iniii. lonj;-, with broad, obtuse 

 ildweriiig glumes {h) about 3 mm. loug. — Wet, swampy places. 

 New liruuswick to New York and Pennsylvania, south fo \iri;iuia 

 and North Carolina. .Tulv-October. 



