ROSALS. : 184 ROSEWORTS. 
2, P. Tormentilla Nestler.—(TorMeni...) Fig. 254. . 
Calyx and corolla tetramerous, 
Habitat. Hedges and heathy downs everywhere. 
Quality. Astringent and tonic. - 
; red 
Uses. Chronic di hoea, dysentery (especially of cattle) ; tans in the Orkneys, dyes 
3. P. anserina Linneeus.—(Suverweep.) ee 
Stem creeping ;_ leaves silvery, with soft hairs, interruptedly pi 
peduncles solitary. 
Habitat. Roadsides, 
Quality and Uses. Roots extremely astringent, sometimes used for tanning. eases 
_ water said to be cosmetic, 
7 Fracarita. Linneus. ee 
Calyx 5-lobed, with as many bracts. Carpels 00, dry, on o ngs 
deciduous succulent torus. ce 
l. F. vesca Linnzus.—(Woop STRAWBERRY.) 8¢- 
Leaves hairy, plaited, thin, pale green ; hairs of the flower-stalks close 
pressed. 
me ee 
Fig. 254.—Potentilla Tormentilla. 
