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Fig. 439. Stipa parishii Vasey, Conlt. Rot. Oaz. 7 : .S2. 1882. 

 Pakisii's FEATnEKi;i:A--.s. A rather stout, erect, tufted pereunial 

 3 to 4.5 dm. high, with rij^id, involute leaves and opou, erect 

 panicles about 1.5 cm. lou^. .Spilvchjts 12 to 14 mm. long, with 

 flowering' glumes (b) densely covered with long, silky hairs. Awn 

 about 18 mm. long. Dry soil, mountains of snutherii and liower 

 California. .luiu'-August. 



