218 CYNODON DACTYLON. 



acute, destitute of lateral ribs; keel dentate on the upper half. 

 Florets of two paleae, destitute of lateral ribs, dorsal rib hirsute. 

 Stamens three; pistils two; stigmas plumose. Length from three' 

 to six inches. Root perennial and creeping. 



Flowers in July and August, and ripens its seed at the end 

 of September. 



The specimen for illustration was gathered at Penzance, by 

 Mr. R. T. Millett, of Penzance. 



