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Fig. 521. Melica longiligula Scribn. & Kearney, sp, nov. 

 A slender, erect, ciespitose perennial, <> to 7 dm. liij;li, with niirrow 

 leaves, aud strict, more or le.ss interrupted panicles 15 to 20 cm. 

 long. Spikelets 3- to 5-(lowered, (i to 8 mm. long, on short, pubes- 

 cent i>edic'l.s; glumes ol)tnse, minutely scabrous, the outer ones 

 uncijual, the larger second one ') to 5.5 mm. long; the lirst llower- 

 ering glume 5 to (i mm. long. Ligule 5 to 6 mm. long. Southern 

 California (No. 8(55. Pariah Hrothers, 1881). 

 1081!) Xo. 17 1.") 



