GRASSES OF BRITAIN. 



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



2. Glumes. 



3. Floret, showing the two paleee. 



4. Outer palea opened, showing the seven ribs. 



5. Inner palea fringed. 



6. Ligule. 



7. Ovariimi, pistils, stamens, and scales. 



