G^VSSES OF lO^A. 



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Fig. 189a. ^i\d Ticaothy, (Muhlenbergiaglomerata.) Common in moist meadows 

 of northern Iowa. (F. Lamson-Scribner, Div. Agrost. TJ. S. Dept. Agrl.) 



considerable amount of forage. The seeds are also used for 

 food by the Indians. The E. triticoicles, Nult., is also a western 

 species and is closely allied to the Giant rye grass. It grows 

 from a height of two to four feet. Native to the Rocky mcun- 

 tains, extending eastward to Mionesota, but as yet has not 

 been found in Iowa. It is regarded as of some value for for- 

 ags purposes in the Rocky mountain region. 



MUHLENBERGIA. 



Several species are common throughout the state, especially 

 Knot-root grass {Muldenbergia mexicana, Trin.). This is a leafy 

 perennial, two to three fe t high, comes on early in the spring, 

 and when used in this condition is a valuable pasture and hay 



