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rachis at equal distances in threes or fours. Spikelets small, 

 shining, numerous; of one awnless floret. Calyx of two almost 

 equal-sized narrow acute glumes, destitute of lateral ribs. Floret 

 of two unequal-sized paleae; exterior one ovate, with smooth base 

 and notched apex; inner one membranous; margins entire, and 

 only half the length of the outer palea. Length fifteen inches. 



Flowers at the commencement of July, and ripens seed in 

 the middle of August. 



Subject to variety. 



The variety Pumila is a pretty dwarf plant, growing in dry 

 alpine situations. I found it abundant in Westmorland and 

 Cumberland — on Loughrigg Fell and Helvellyn, growing by the 

 side of Nardus stricta. It does not exceed three inches in 

 height. 



The variety Aristata has a long, slender, dorsal awn, arising 

 a little above the base of the outer palea. 



The illustration of this beautiful Grass is from a specimen 

 sent by Mr. Joseph Sidebotham, of Manchester. 



