6 NABDUS STRICT A. 



uppermost sheath extending beyond its leaf, whilst the lower sheaths 

 are considerably shorter than their leaves. Joints placed near the base 

 of the stem. Leaves rolled inwards, edges rough, bristle-shaped, 

 striated, harsh and rigid, and suddenly branching off at a right angle. 

 Inflorescence spiked. Spike upright and close. Length of Grass from 

 five to eight inches. Root perennial, having many stout downy fibres. 



Comes into flower at the beginning of July, and ripens seed at 

 the beginning of August. 



I am indebted to Mr. Joseph Sidebotham, of Manchester, for the 

 specimen illustrated. 



