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in similar situations to where Cynosurus cristatus is found. The plants of this 
variety are generally smaller than those of the normal type. The culms are 
generally or almost invariably lighter green, while the flowers are white. 
The author has observed these plants for several years, and has coneluded that 
there is a natural difference, and it is not the result of any untoward accident to 
plants of the normal type. He proposes for it the name of Cynosurus cristatus, 
variety Alba. 
1890. 31 
