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The third glume is similar to the second, 5-nerved, tip with a few cilia, paleate; palea is empty oblong-orbicular, subacute.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

The fourth glume is a little longer than the third, lanceolate, acuminate, with infolded margins 5- or 6-nerved, paleate and enclosing a complete flower.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

The third glume is similar to the second, male or neuter, paleate or not, 3- to 9-nerved.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

The third glume is similar to the second, broadly ovate-lanceolate, awned, awn 1/8 to 1/4 inch, paleate with usually three stamens, occasionally neuter.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

The fourth glume is sub-chartaceous, ovate-oblong, paleate, slightly shorter than the third glume, pale brown, smooth.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.