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Fk;. 400. Oplismenus hirtellus ( Limi.) K. & S. Syst. 2 : 4,S1. 

 (Pdiiicuni Idrtelliim Liun.) CiiEErixG Beaud-grass. A weak, 

 decumljeut, aud more or less extensively creepiug pereuuial 3 to 

 6 dm. long, witli broad, flat leaves, and simple, racemose panicles 

 6 to 8 cm. long. Spikelets (a) about 3 mm. long. Moist wood- 

 lan(4s and swamjis, Georgia and Flnri.la, westward to Lonisiana 

 aud 'I'exas. [Mexico and .South Amer'ca.] Juue-Octolier. 



