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Fig. 463. Sporobolus texanus Vasey, Coiitrib. Nat. Ilorb. 1 : T)?. 

 1890. Texan Dkoi'-skf.d. A rjithei- slender, rigid perennial 

 about 3 dm. lii.!;ii, witli stilV, Hut leaxes i to (> cm. long, and open, 

 capillary ]ianicle3 10 to 10 cm. long. Spikelets (a) about 2 mm. 

 long on capillary jtedicels, with nnetiual empty glumes, the first 

 about one-half as long as tliospikelot. Salt marshes, etc., Kansas 

 to Texas. .luly, August. Closily :illied to Sporohulun dsperi/itliua.' 



