A Handbook of Nebraska Grasses. 
SPOROBOLUS. 

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2. Spikelets 3-5 mm. or more in length.........3 
2. Spikelets 3 mm. or less in length............ t 
5. Palea long awn-pointed.......... Sporobolus asper 52 93 
3. Palea not long awn-pointed; panicles conspicuous 
ie RO ae coer Nporobolus vaginiflorus 52 93 
4. Sheaths inflated and including panicles...... 
Piatiale Sata Mah ae wae Nporoebolus neglectus 52 93 
4. Sheaths not inflated....Sporobolus brevifolius 52 933 
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