64 AGE08TI8 SPICA-VENTI. 



Awn long, rough, slender; proceeding from slightly below the summit 

 of the palea, and being above three times its length. Inner palea 

 shorter. Apex bifid. Margins entire, membranous, and linear. Seeds 

 exceedingly smooth. 



Flowers in June and July. 



This Grass is readily recognised by the great length of the awn, in 

 comparison with that of the floret. 



For specimens I am indebted to Mr. Joseph Sidebotham, of Man- 

 chester. 



The illustration is from a specimen procured at Godalming, in the 

 county of Surrey, by Mr. J. D. Salmon. 



