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Fig. 602. Secale montanum Gnss. Flor. 8ic. Prod. 145. 1827. 

 MouNT.MN liVK. — A libroiis-rooted, erect, glal)rr)n8 perennial,!^) to 

 12 <liii. liigli, witli Hat leaves and nodding, soniewbat coiuiiresscd 

 8i)ike8 6 to 10 < m. long. Spikelets about 15 mm. long, witb \ cry 

 naiTow,awnless,orsliort-awnedemi>ty glumes and ei]iate,.5-nerved, 

 awned dowering glumes; awns 2H to 'M) mm. long. — Sparingly in- 

 troduced into enltivation. July. 



Probably a good bay grass. 



