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have given the epithet oryphyllum priority over pilipes, as 
Steudel’s description of the former antedates that of the latter 
probably by several months. Another synonym of C. oxyphyllum 
is Panicum hermaphroditum, Steud. 
The specimen selected for drawing (C. P. 791) exhibits an unusually 
lax panicle and is by no means characteristic of the species.—O. STAPF. 
Fic. 1, part of panicle F 2, lower glume ; 3, upper glume (pubescence omitted) ; 
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4, valve of lower floret from within ; 5, valve of upper floret; 6, upper floret 
in front view; 7, valvule of same. All enlarged. 
