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to strike the eye of the attentive student. If well examined, 
the characteristics of the genus will not be forgotten. 
TETRANDRIA. MONOGYNIA. 
CoROLLIFLOR2. GALIACE2. 
ASPERULA. (Woopruvrr.) 
Generic Character. Corolla of one funnel-shaped petal. 
The plants of this genus do not differ very greatly from 
those of the Galiwm ; but they are smaller, and not so long 
and straggling. 
AsPeRULA oporATA. Sweet Woodruff. This plant has a 
very sweet smell when drying, and long retains it, which 
well distinguishes it from the Bed-straws. It is exceedingly 
pretty when fresh, and, though not above six inches Ingh, 
is rendered conspicuous by its bunch of pretty white flowers, 
which are small, but beautifully formed. The leaves are 
narrow, and about eight ina whorl. It is found in woods 
and shady places. Withering, the botanist, says that it 
makes a tea that excels all Chinese tea. In Germany the 
whole plant is used to give flavour to wines, and it is said 
to protect clothes from insects. 
