27. Oryzopsis. 



GR AMINE AE. 



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Var. barbata, Benth. Stems slender ; leaf -sheaths densely bearded at orifice. Dry- 

 districts. 



Var. auricnlata, J. M. Black. Stems slender or rather stout ; ligule extended on one 

 side into a conspicuous lobe or auricle ; lower leal-sheaths pubescent. Dry districts. 



Plate 2.— Stipa horrifolia, J. M. Black. 



27. ORYZOPSIS, Michaux. 

 (Greek oryza, rice : opsis, resemblance.) 

 *1. 0. miliacea (L.), Aschers. et Schweinf. Many-flowered Millet-grass. Glabrous 

 perennial, with rigid stems and flat glossy leaves ; spikelets 1 -flowered, small, numerous, 



