158 BBOMUS ERECTUS. 



and ending in a rough awn. Anthers of a deep saffron colour. Length 

 from two to three feet. Root perennial and fibrous. 



Flowers towards the end of June; seeds ripe in a month. 



Variety hirsutum a hairy variety. 



The specimen illustrated was gathered at Congleton, by Mr. E. 

 Wilson. 



