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1. J. pallidus, R. Br. Prodr. 258.—Pale greyish-green, densely-tufted, very tall and robust, 2–5 ft. high. Rhizome short, very stout and woody. Stems often ¼ in. diam., cylindric, finely striate, with several large and lax sheathing scales at the base, which are usually dark-chestnut below, straw-coloured above, sometimes pale through-