Triodia decumbens, Beauv.
The inflorescence may have some resemblance to Melica (see p. [105]), but the four-flowered spikelet, ligule, habitat and stature distinguish it at once.
✲✲ Panicle with divided branches, which are more or less erect.
† Spikelets awnless.
⊙ Spikelets small, purplish, with two or at most three florets; the upper on a stalk. Coarse moor-grass.
Molinia cærulea, Mœnch.
⊙⊙ Spikelets with six or more florets.
‡ Tall aquatic grass with long, lax, narrow panicle and spikelets, somewhat nodding, and with 8-20 flowers in each.
Glyceria fluitans, Br.