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PHALARIS AEUNDINACEA. 



current membranous ligule at its apex; the other ligules more blunt. 

 Joints smooth and purple. Leaves broad, pale green, acute, flat, 

 ribbed, the central rib bolder than the others, rough, edges toothed 

 minutely. Inflorescence compound panicled. A tall Grass, growing 

 from two to five feet in height. Roots perennial, creeping horizontally. 



Flowers in second week of July, and the seeds become ripe in the 

 middle of August. 



My thanks are due to Dr. Wilson, of Nottingham, and to Mr. Joseph 

 Sidebotham, of Manchester, for specimens of this species. 



The illustration is from Mr. Sidebotham's specimen. 



Ribbon 'Grass. 



