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Fig. 259. Melica spectabilis Seribn. ; Beal, Grasses X. Am.. 2: 

 506. — A csespitose, stolonifcrous species 3 to 6 dm. high, with 

 scabrous, flat leaves, and loosely flowered, nodding, simple pani- 

 cles 10 to 20 cm. long. — Damp grassy meadows, rich bottom lands, 

 dry hillsides, etc. (alt. 950to2,400m.), Montana to Washington and 

 Oregon, south to Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada. June-Sep- 

 tember. 



