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nerves added one on each side of the central vein, pubescent 

 between the veins and hispid on the veins. The third glume is 

 similar to the second, 5-nerved, tip with a few cilia, paleate \ pale a 

 is empty oblong-orbicular, subacute. The fourth glume is coria- 

 ceous, shining, turgid, broadly ovate, acute, paleate. Sometimes 

 the tip possesses a few cilia. Anthers are three, pale yellow and 

 stigmas dark purple. Lodicules are small but conspicuous. 



This grass is common in water-logged situations, in paddy 

 fields and in irrigated dry lands. Sometimes on the blades of this 

 grass purple bands are present and the internodes and the spikes 

 also become purplish. 



It is really a weed of cultivation met with generally on rich 

 soils. This grass is considered to be one of the best fodder 

 grasses in India. All kinds of cattle eat it greedily. 



Distribution — It is found throughout India up to 6,000 feet and 

 also in all warm countries. 



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