GRASSES OF BRITAIN, 171 



This grass grows on muddy salt marshes, and does not thrive be- 

 yond the influence of the sea spray. It is found on the east and 

 south-east coasts of England, principally on the muddy flats at the 

 mouths of rivers. It has not been discovered either in Scotland or 

 Ireland. Is also a native of France and Italy. 



Flowers in August, and ripens its seed in the middle of September. 

 Of no agricultural use. 



The accompanying figure was taken from specimens gathered near 

 Ipswich. 



Explanation of Plate LXXIV. Spartina stricta, natural size. 



Fig. 1 . Spikelet showing the two glumes and the two palcre. ^ -o 



2. Floret showing the outer and inner palea. ' JC 



3. Ligule very short, natural size. i g) 



4. Ovarium, pistils, and stamens. J !^ 



