former in this plant being barely one-third longer than the 
latter, which in 8. perennis is twice as long. The com- 
pressed bristly seeds too are quite different from the smooth 
ones of the common daisy. — q 
A tolerably hardy perennial. Native of Portugal and 
Italy, growing chiefly in woods and under shady hedges. 
Flowers in the spring. Is propagated. by dividing its roots, 
as it seldom perfects its seeds here: Communicated by 
Mr. Anperson from the Chelsea garden, in May 1820. 
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