10 ALOPECURTJS ALPINUS. 



carrying four leaves, whose sheaths are smooth and striated, the 

 uppermost sheath extending beyond its leaf. Joints smooth. 

 Leaves fiat and broad, the inner surface and margin rough. 

 Inflorescence panicled. Length from nine inches to a foot. 

 Root perennial, creeping, having lengthened fibres. 



Flowers in July, and ripens seed at the end of August. 



The illustration was forwarded by Mr. Joseph Sidebotham, of 

 Manchester, having been gathered on the Clova mountains. 



