200 BRACHYPODTUM SYLVATICUM. 



alternately in two rows on the rachis. Calyx of two somewhat unequal, 

 acute, hirsute, seven-ribbed glumes. Florets of two palese, exterior 

 one of basal floret extending somewhat beyond the calyx; hirsute, 

 seven-ribbed, with a long straight harsh awn. Length from twelve to 

 twenty-four inches. Root perennial and fibrous. 



Flowers at the commencement of July, and ripens its seed at the 

 end of the same month. 



The specimen from which the illustration is taken was gathered at 

 Highfield House. 



