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Fig. 55. PanicumamarumFll. Bitter Panic-grass. Astout, 

 coarse perennial 3 to 12 dm. high, from strong, creeping rootstocks, 

 with rather long (30 to 40 cm.), rigid leaves and many-flowered, 

 open panicles 10 to 30 cm. long. Sandy beaches, coast of southern 

 New England to southern Florida. July-November. A good sand 

 binder. 



