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Fig. 3s<J. Panicum malacon Xush, Bull. Toir. liot. C'lul), 24: 

 197. 1897. A rather rigid, erect perennial, tinally mmii Itrancbed 

 near tho liase, with bearded nodes, liairy sheaths and stems, lirui 

 leaves 3 to 10 cm. long, and open few-llowered i)anicles 7 to 10 

 cm. long. Spikelets (a, h) ohovate, obtuse, pubescent, 3 to 3.5 

 nun. long. Whole ])lant pubescent, with white, as<'onding hairs. 

 New Jersey ( ?), high i)ine binds of sonthorn Florida. May. 



