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.