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G. 99, Triplasis americana Beauv. —a, A spikelet; b,a joint of the rachilla 
aod to floret, etcetera the palea, Fig. 509 in Bul. 17 illustrates a second species of 
99. TRIPLASIS Beauv. Agrost. 81, f. 16, f.10, 1812. (Diplocea Ler 1819.) 
Spikelets many-flowe var flowers herma aphrodite or the upperm taminate. 
it; 
lute or flat at the base; and slender simple panicles; spikelets short}: 
late, usually erect. 
Species 2, North American, 
gree : 
pl 2. Peren grasses, with very narrow lea eaves, COnvO- 
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