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As both are only the wild forms of Panicum oplysmenus (16),.
they may grow either in moist or dry ground.
272. Eleusine indica, Gacrtn., Jap. Ohi-shiba, Chikara-
021sa ; an annual graminous plant growing wild in dry ground or
at the road side, being a about a ft. high. The panicles are
divided into several branches. The leaves and stem are tough
and strong.
J 273. Panicum sanguinale, Z., Jap. MM-shiba, Yatsumata-gusa
; an annual graminous plant growing wild everywhere,,
being 2-3 fts.
high, with many branched panicles.
274. Avena fatua, Z., Jap. Karasu-mitgi, Chahikigiisa
;
a biennial graminous plant growing wild about 2 fts. high,
blooming in panicles. The awn is large, and provided with long
hairs twisted to the left. The grain
is thin as wheat.
275. BromUS japonicas, Th., Jap. Natsu-no-karasnmugi,
Natsu-no-clialiiki ; a biennial graminous plant frequently
found wild, resembling the preceding, but more slender, being
about 2 fts. high. The awns and hairs are smaller, and the seeds
are also smaller, ripening later.
276. Glyceria caspia, Trin., Jap. Dojo-tsunagi ; an
annual grarninons plant growing wild. In early summer it isabout
2 fts.
high.
277. Arundinella anomala, Steud., Jap. Toda-shiba ;
an annual graminous plant growing wild in clumps. In summer
it attains to the height 2-3 fts, The panicle is divided into many
fine branches and is about an inch long.
278. Trisetum cernuum, Trin., Jap. Kanitsuri-gusa ;
a biennial graminous plant frequently occuring wild. In the
beginning of summer it grows to the height of about 1 ft. with a
panicle formed of many small divisions provided with fine long
hairs. This is one of the earliest maturity of graminous plants.
279. Poa annua, ., Jap. Sudznmc-no-katabira ; a
-biennial graminous plant much found at the road side in late