MICHIGAN WEEDS. 



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Fig. 7 (8). 



Barren Brome Grass. Bromus sterilis L. 

 A soft annual appearing in several places in 

 the state, about 50 cm. high. The drooping 

 spikelets are correctly shown at A. Introduced 

 from Europe. 



Fig. 8. 



Downy Brome Grass. Bromus tedorum 

 L. Stems erect, tufted, slender, 30-60 cm. 

 high; leaves softly pubescent; panicle broad, 

 one-sided, drooping, 6-15 cm. long; spikelets 

 10-20 mm. long. 



Grand Rapids, Detroit, Bay County, spread- 

 ing rapidly where introduced. Naturalized 

 from Europe. 



