224 GRASSES OF BRITAIN. 



, PoA SYLVATicA ( variety) subaristata. 

 Wood-Reed Meadow- Grass. 

 Plate C. 



This variety is distinguished by the middle rib of the outer palea 

 extending to or a little beyond the summit, in the form of a rough 

 point or very short awn. In other respects it is similar to Poa Syl- 

 vatica, described in page 99. 



It is found in damp woods of rich soil in mountainous districts of 

 England, Ireland, and Scotland. Flowers in the middle of July, 

 and ripens its seed in the second week of August. The seeds, when 

 mature, become very deciduous. 



■ The accompanying figure was drawn from a specimen gathered 

 near Killin, Perthshire. 



Explanation of Plate C. Poa Syhatica (variety) subaristata^ na- 

 tural size. 



Fig. 1. Scales at the base of the stem peculiar to this species. 



2. Ligule of upper sheath. 



3. Spikelet, showing the two glumes and three florets. 



4. Glumes. 



5. Floret, showing the two palea. 



6. Outer palea, showing the three ribs, the middle rib extending to or 



beyond the summit, and toothed the whole length. 



7. Pistils, stamens, scales, and hairy ovarium. 



