Slender tufted perennials, with flat blades and narrow, rather open 

 panicles. Species five, Europe and Asia; one sparingly introduced 

 in the United States. 



FIG. 17. Eragrostis ciliaris. Plant, X I ; spikelet and floret, x 5. 



Type species: Aira caerulea L. 



Molinia Schrank, Baier. Fl. 1: 33(5. 1789. A single species described, J/. 

 varia, of which Aira caerulea L. is given as a synonym. 



Molinia caerulea (L.) Moench (fig. 19) is introduced in a few local- 

 ities in the Eastern States from Xew England to Pennsylvania. In 

 Europe this is considered to be a good forage grass. A form with 

 striped leaves is cultivated for ornament, being used for borders. 



