136 BRIZA MEDIA. 



one of basal floret compressed, broad, and obtuse. Base lobed, destitute 

 of lateral ribs. Inner palea membranous, having two green marginal 

 ribs. Length from twelve to eighteen inches. Root perennial, fibrous, 

 and tufted. 



Flowers at the end of June, and ripens its seed in July. 



The specimen illustrated was gathered near Nottingham. 



