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ticum). Barley (Hordei(m), Rye (Secale)^ Oats 

 (Avena), Maize (Zea), the Sugar-cane (Saccha- 

 rum), Rice {Oryza), and the Bamboo {Bamhusa). 

 Oats are not produced in spikes, but in loose 

 panicles ; and the male and female flowers of 

 the Maize or Indian Corn are on different 

 plants. 



