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Fig. 299. Agropyron scribneri Vaaey ; Real, Grasses X.Am., 

 2:038. — A densely eaespitose perennial 2 to 5 dm. high, with 

 ascending culms, flat leaves, and bearded spikes 5 to 7 cm. long, 

 which readily break up at maturity. — Summits of mountains 

 (alt. 1,800 to 4,20D in.). Montana to Colorado and Arizona. August. 



