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STELLARIA HOLOsTEA. (Plate V. Fig. 17.) Great Stitch- 
wort. This is perhaps the handsomest species, and its large, 
white, star-like flowers make it very attractive. It is common 
in woods and hedges. The stems are square, from one to 
two feet high, very slender, lying down at the base, and 
bearmg many flowers at the top. Leaves lance-shaped and 
serrated. Flowers large and pure white, petals heart-shaped. 
Calyx much shorter than the petals. 
DECANDRIA. PENTAGYNIA. 
THALAMIFLORE. OXALIDACE. 
OXALIS. (Woop-Sorrzt.) 
Generic Character. Calyx deeply divided into five, acute, 
permanent leaves. Petals five, much longer than the calyx. Fila- 
ments like hairs, the five outer ones shorter than the rest. Styles 
five, thread-shaped. 
There are two species of this beautiful genus; the most 
common is, 
Oxatis AcETOSELLA. (Plate V. Fig. 18.) Common Wood- 
Sorrel. This is found in woods and shady places, deep 
rock lanes, &c., and often clothes the rocks with the most 
delicate green. Its very remarkable leaves once seen will 
