-^1 • 14^ , 



Leaf 



Spikelets 



Lateral Branches 



V- { 

 'if- -. Calyx 



Spikelet magnified 



Rachis or central branch 



/\ -Outer or lowerpalea 

 Inner or upperpalea ,,l | 



f, Keel or central rib 



- Lateral ribs 



Stem 



Floret magnified 



Inner or upper dlume -/ 



/ ■ Outer orlower ^lume 





Calyx magnified 



, Sheath of Leaf 



f ^\ 



Stirfma 



Style 

 • Ovaniim 



Mectar^y or scale 



DISSECTION OF 



THE COMMON ANNUAL MEADOW GRASS 



