THE FLORA 191 



Phragmites, Adans. 



P. communis, Trin. Common Eeed. Cuilc. Abundant 

 at the edges of the lochs and sometimes used for thatching. 

 Per., August. The plumes are useful for winter decoration, 

 and in France and Italy they are made into dusting-brushes. 



Cynosurus, L. 



C. cristatus, L. Crested Dog's-tail. Coin-Fheur, I. 

 Dry pastures. Per., June. As it sends up many leaves 

 from the base, it is recommended for lawns which are 

 frequently cut. It forms a close turf, and sheep are said 

 to be less subject to foot-rot in. pastures where it grows, 



Koeleria, Pers. 



K. gracilis, Pers. Shore rocks, Port Mor ; not uncommon 

 on dry banks. Per., June. Produces but little foliage, 

 which is covered with short, downy hairs. 



Molinia, Schrank. 



M. coerulea, Moench. Purple Melic-grass. Braban, I. 

 Although very abundant in wet meadows and badly drained 

 hill pastures, all kinds of stock reject it if they can get 

 other food. When compelled to take too much of it in hay, 

 they are liable to get into a bad condition. Per., August. 



Catabrosa, Beauv. 



C. aquatica, Beauv. Water Whorl - grass. At the 

 mouths of freshwater streams on the seashore. July. 



C. aquatica, b. littoralis, Parn. Mouth of small stream, 

 Kiloran Bay sands. August. 



Dactylis, L. 



A genus of a single species. An elegant variegated form 

 is used for edgings in gardens. 



