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summer grass growing on stiff clayey soil; it is much relished’ by 
stock, but is of short duration, soon withering off It seeds from 
October to December. 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
109. Panicum flavidum, /e/z., (Syn. P. drizordes, Jacq.) ; B.FI., 
Vil., 474 
““Vandyke Grass”’ (of Bailey). 
This is a fine succulent grass; when growing on alluvial flats 
the panicles are often prostrate from the weight of seed; a good 
winter species. Amongst the many species of grasses found in 
Western New South Wales there is none that stock are more fond 
of than this. It is met with both’on the plains and in the back 
country, more particularly in the latter, and is only found on rich 
sandy or loamy soil, and amongst timber, and as a rule beneath 
the shelter of some spreading tree or large bush. [t is perennial, 
and seeds in October and November. It is not endemic in 
Australia. 
The warmer parts of New South Wales, also Queensland and 
Northern Australia. : 
110. Panicum foliosum, &.2,7., B.FI, vii., 481. 
A grass with broad, hairy leaves, usually found on ground 
that has been cultivated. It yields a fair amount of feed ; it is one 
of the best grasses for river banks. 
Northern New South Wales and Queensland. 
111. Panicum gracile, KBr, (syn. 2. yuoulorum, Trin. :- 2: 
distans, Trin.) ; B.FL, vii., 475. 
A highly nutritious grass, growing on light rich soil. All 
descriptions of stock are fond of it. Itis a summer species, and 
is perennial ; it seeds in November and December. 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
112. Panicum helopus, Trin., (Syn. Urochloa pubescens, Beauv. ; 
U. panicotdes, Beauv.) ; B.FI., vii., 476. 
An exceedingly succulent and nutritious annual grass, 
growing plentifully on sand-hills and loose, sandy soil. It is of 
