Fig. 27. Pennisetum setosum (Sw.) Rich.—a, A spikelet surrounded by ciliate 
bristles: b, the same with the orth el removed, showing 2stamens and 2 — S 
Da Regering glume. 
Syn. 1: 72. 1805. Spikelets solitary or 2-3 -_— 
ded by an rier of one to many bristles, which are often plum 
subt 
abe fall off with the spikelets at maturity: inflorescence racemose or dense aa 
e-like, the otk — 
the 
as ne as the splkclet empty; the 3d empty, or with a palea or a stamina 
flower; the 4) terminal inelosing a pistillate or herma siege pert soe 
aiigmnns 
palea. staneon Styles distinet or more or less conna: te be 
ae 
or perennial grasses, with seasih or etched “culms; flat leaves with usually 
ones 
Sepia alee ‘he piel a suberopiol regions ofthe 
ola World: stew in. ecauit 
