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Fig. 35. Eriochloa punctata (L.) W. Hamilt. Everlasting- 

 grass. — A rapid-growing, smooth and somewhat succulent peren- 

 nial, with more or less branching culms 6 to 12 dm. high, flat 

 leaves and narrow panicles 5 to 10 cm. long. — Low, rich land, 

 moist soil, prairies, etc., Kansas to Texas and Arizona. [Tropical 

 America, Asia, and Australia.] June-September. 



