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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 



Fig. 123. — Giant wild-rye (Elymiis condcnsatns). These plants are excep- 

 tional in the branched form of the panicles which are usually spikelike. 

 Found growing in dry sandy soil in the valley east of the Santa Ana 

 mountains. This species is characteristic of the hills of the Coast Range. 



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Fig. 124. — Scene on San Antonio mountain. Among the rocks to the left 

 is a species of Yucca ; Mclica imperfecta was also plentiful here. The white 

 streak on the mountain in the background is an area cleared by the Forest 

 Service to prevent the spread of fire. Note the improved mountain road. 



Fk;. IJ5. — The burro u.sed during the King's River trip. This trip 

 was made on foot, the burro carrying a light camp outfit and collecting 

 equipment. 



