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of foliage reared high in the air. Its side-branches often 
present the most fantastic forms. 
Dia@cra. TRIANDRIA. 
MOoNOCHLAMYDEZ. EMPETRACES. 
EMPETRUM. (Crowsperry, or CRAKEBERRY.) 
Generic Character. Calyx divided into many parts like scales, 
the three inner resembling petals. Barren flower: three stamens. 
Fertile : Stigma with from six to nine rays. Berry six to nine- 
seeded. 
EMPETRUM NIGRUM. Crowberry. This little shrub grows 
on mountainous heaths in the north, and affords abundant 
food for the moor game. It is a small trailing shrub with 
curious leaves ; for the edges curl up till they meet at the 
back. Flowers small and purple. Berries black and in 
clusters. It is used as a dye. 
Dia@cra. TETRANDRIA. 
CALYCIFLOR&. LORANTHES. 
VISCUM. (Common MIssEtLToz.) 
Generic Character. In the barren flower there is no calyz. 
