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FlG. 259. Melica spectabilis Scribn. ; Beal, Grasses N. Am., 2 : 

 506. A csespitose, stoloniferCus species 3 to 6 dm, high, with 

 scabrous, flat leaves, and loosely flowered, nodding, simple paui- 

 cles 10 to 20 cm. long. Damp grassy meadows, rich bottom lauds, 

 dry hillsides, etc. (alt. 950 to 2,400 m.), Montana to Washington and 

 Oregon, south to Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada. June-Sep- 

 tember. 



