6 NARDUS STRICTA. 
and pointed at each extremity. Stem erect, mostly smooth, 
having four or five leaves, with sheaths that are also smooth and 
striated, the uppermost sheath extending beyond its leaf, whilst 
the lower sheaths are considerably shorter than their leaves. 
Joints placed near the base of the stem. Leaves rolled inwards, 
edges rough, bristle-shaped, striated, harsh and rigid, and sud- 
denly branching off at a right-angle. Inflorescence spiked. 
Spike upright and close. Length of Grass from five to eight 
inches. Root perennial, having many stout downy fibres. 
Comes into flower at the beginning of July, and ripens seed 
at the beginning of August. 
I am indebted to Mr. Joseph Sidebotham, of Manchester, for 
the specimen illustrated. 
