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.-Mousg-EArR. (1) The old English name of 
the Myosotis, nuw known as the FORGET-ME-NOT. 
Tne latter name was not applied to this plant 
until 90 or 100 years ago. The name FORGET- 
ME-NOT was previously given to the little Blue 
Speedwell (now known as BIRD’S-EYEsS, and to 
the Ground Pine, Ajuga Chamepitys, because 
of its unpleasant taste which was long-enduring. 
MOUSE-EAR is an exact translation of the Greek 
Myosotis, which was given to the plant 1,850 years 
ago by Dioscorides, and which it still bears as 
its botanical name. 
(2) Several species of Chickweed, the genus 
Cerastium, are generally known by the name of 
MOoOUSE-EAR CHICKWEED. 
'(3) The Common Mouse-ear Hawkweed, Hier- 
acium Pilesella. 
MoUSER-WITHY. A_ kind of willow, which 
grows in hedges or dry places. It makes capital 
binds from its toughness, and is much sought after 
by thatchners (F. T. Elworthy). Mr. FW, 
Mathews tells me the rind is grey mouse colour. 
Movuse’s Ears. (1) Same as MOUSE-BHAR (1). 
(2) The  wnhite-leaved garden variety of 
Stachys lanata. See DONKEY’s EAR (1). 
MoussE-TAIL. (1) The general English name 
of Myosurus minimus. The generic name derived 
from the Greek, means ‘‘ mouse-tail,’’? and the 
plant is known by an equivaleist name in many 
of the countries of Europe. 
(2) Various species of Plantain, Plantago 
(Yeovil-and South Somerset). 
(3) In some places the Biting Stonecrop, 
Sedum acre is knowa by this name. 
Mowine Daltsy. Ox-eye Daisy, Chrysanthe- 
mum Leucanthemum (Sexey’s Scnoo!l and Queen 
Came)). 
MUGGET-ROSE or MUGGETS. The Guelder Rose, 
Viburnum Opulus (Somerset and East Devon), 
Mr. W.S Price telis me that the latter form is the 
general name for the Guelder Rose in West 
Somerset. 
Mues WITHOUT HANDLES. An Evercreech 
school-boy gives me this as a local name for the 
Canterbury Bell, Campanula media. 
Muewort. Tne general English name for 
Artemisia vulgaris, and sometimes given to A. 
abrotonum, commonly known as Boy’s-LOVE. 
Mums. A common contraction for “‘ Chrysan- 
themums.”’ 
MUNCORN. Various kinds of grain sown 
together. See MESLIN. 
MUSHEROON. Mushroom. Always pronounced 
as three syllables, with the final ‘“‘n”’ distinct, 
proving how much more conservative of imported 
