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Fig. 508. Sieglingia decumbens Bernb. Syst. Verz. d. Erfuitb. 

 PH. 40. 1800. {Triodia (lecinnbcns iienav. AgToat. 67. 1812. Fen- 

 tiica decumbens Liun. ) Heather-grass. An erect or ofteu decum- 

 bent, glabrous perennial, witb narrow leaves and simple, con- 

 tracted panicles 2 to 4 cm. long. Spikelets (a) 3- to 5-flowered, G 

 to 10 mm. long, with acute empty glumes and obtusely 3-toothed 

 tloweriug glumes (c; which are ciliate on" the margins below. 

 Newfonndland. Introduced. [Europe, Asia.] August, Septem- 

 vber. 



