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LR Ok OAT GRASS Ae gatas e ee 3-7.5 dm. (19-219) high. 
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at the ape the sharp callus densely pilose; awn 3-5 em. (12-2) 
lands, | below, and usually twice genieulate.—Dry, open wood- 
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