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a trifoliate.
The only other pos. seen R. pennsylvanicus L.f
and R. Macowenii Britton both present but difficulties as to shape & lvs, shape of blades
v receptacles.
Receptacle of D.P. plant 7mm overall x2mm thickest part (in about the middle) was certainly not "broad"
No chance to compare with the known R.s. as its heads have matured only a few carpels.
8-4-37 Poe pratensis L. G156, BBI 256 F.H. Path from D.P. Cabin to Spring. Running rootstocks clear of leaves, leaves no question. W.B. ligules to 2mm long. v finely hairy.
8-4-37 Marsh behind Dump Pool Cabin
Juncus alpinus Vill G277
Agropyron repens L. G166
9/4 Carex
Fm. Ill. mucky banks just where little brook emerges at upper end of swamp ponds. Only place seen in the vicinity. Plainly athloriferous, the rootstocks slender (not thicker than the culms) with the new plants arising at intervals of 1-2 inches. Culms to 15in high, slender, erect, smooth (except ped.) Top spike