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Fig. 106. Muhlenbergia gracillima Torr. ; Beal, Grasses N. Am., 

 2 : 261. — A densely tufted perennial, with slender culms 2 to 4 dm. 

 high, numerous involute basal leaves and open capillary pani- 

 cles 10 to 15 cm. long. — Dry plains, Kansas to Colorado, Texas, and 

 Arizona. July-October. 



