ASARALS. 260 LORANTHS. 
THE ASARAL ALLIANCE (V. K., p. 786.) 
Patural Ocers of Asarals. 
HLoranths (Loranthacece.) Ovary 1-celled. 
Birthwarts (Aristolochiacew.) Ovary 3-6-celled. ~ 
Natural Order, Laranths ; De enihacece (V. K., p. 789.) 
Prevailing Quality. Unknown, 
Viscum. Linncus. 
Calyx obsolete. Petals 4. Anthers adnate to the petals, honeycombed. 
1. V. album Linneeus.—(MIssELTOo.) : 
Stem dichotomous, much branched ; leaves lanceolate, blunt, veinless. 
Habitat. Europe, parasitical on trees, 
Quality. Bark astringent. Berries yield a viscid matter of the same nature as 
birdlime. : 
Natural Order, Birthwarts; Aristolochiacee (V. K., p. 792.) 
Prevailing Quality. . Stimulant, aromatic. 
ArtstoLocuia. Linneeus. 
Calyx tubular, oblique, inflated at the base. Stamens adnate to the style. — 
1. A. Clematitis Linneus.—(Common Birtuwort.) Fig. 358. : oe 
Leaves roundish-cordate, stalked ; stem erect, striated ; flowers axillary . 
crowded, erect, with an ovate obtuse lip. 
Habitat. Many parts of Europe, among rubbish, and in waste places. 
Quality. Roots strong scented, powerfully stimulating. 
Uses. Once in great repute as an aid in difficult parturition. 
2. A. rotunda Linneus, Fig. 359. foie 
Leaves cordate, amplexicaul, obtuse ; stem nearly erect ; flowers solitary, 
sessile, erect, with an oblong lip. . = 
Habitat. South of Europe. 
Quality, Bitter, acrid roots stimulant and tonic. 
Uses. In amenorrhea as an emmenagogue ; in gout. Said to stupify snakes. 
3. A. longa Linneus. th 
Leaves cordate, ovate, retuse ; stem prostrate ; flowers erect, W! és 
lanceolate acute lip ; root oblong. oe 
Habitat. South of Europe. 
Quality and Uses. Asin A. rotunda, 
4. A. Serpentaria Linneus.—(Serrentary.) Fig. 360. _ 
_ Leaves cordate, oblong, acuminate ; stem zigzag, ascending ; pedun 
growing from the root, scaly; flowers with a triangular mouth. 
