216 SPARTIXA ALTERNIFLORA. 



paleas, which are shorter than the glumes, and acute; outer palea 

 three-ribbed. Stamens three. Filaments shorter than the floret 

 and capillary. Anthers linear and erect, cloven at the base, and 

 pointed at the apex. Stigmas plumose. Length from eighteen 

 to twenty-four inches. Root perennial and creeping. 



Flowers in August and September, and ripens its seed in 

 October. 



The specimen for illustration was gathered near Southport, 

 by Mr. Joseph Sidebotham, of Manchester. 



