218 GRASSES OF BRITAIN. 



PoA DiSTANs (variety) minor. 



Bahingtoiis Reflex Meadoic-Grass. 



Plate XCVTI. 



This variety seems to be the same as the preceding, differing only 

 in being of smaller growth, with spikelets of fewer florets. It was 

 gathered at Breeden by Mr Babington, who sent me specimens, from 

 which the accompanying figure was taken. 



Flowers in July. 



Explanation of Plate XCVIT. Poa distans (variety) minor ^ natural 

 size. 



Fig. 1. Spikelets, showing the two glumes and four florets. 



2. Glumes. 



3. Floret, showing the two paleas. 



4. Outer palea opened, showing the five rihs and obtuse summit. 



5. Ligule of upper sheath. 



6. Ovarium, pistils, stamens, and scales. 



