JULY. 309 
DIDYNAMIA. ANGIOSPERMIA. 
COROLLIFLORZ. SCROPHULARIACES. 
EUPHRASIA. (Hyz-srieut.) 
Generic Character. Calyx tubular. Upper lip of the corolla 
divided, lower one formed of three nearly equal lobes. 
EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS. Common Lye-bright. The 
English name is derived from its being used by country 
people for diseases of the eye. It is a delicate little plant, 
abundant on mountains and dry pastures. The flowers are 
extremely pretty, bright, and attractive, white or reddish, 
streaked with purple, and appearing towards the end of the 
branches, where they are often crowded. Its size differs 
much according to the situation. This plant and the fol- 
lowing are supposed, by the Rev. E. Sidney, to be parasitic 
on the roots of grass. 
DIDYNAMIA. ANGIOSPERMIA,. 
COROLLIFLORZ. SCROPHULARIACES. 
MELAMPYRUM. (Cow-wuzat.) 
Generic Character. Calyx tubular. Upper lip of the corolla 
compressed at the sides, turned back at the edge, lower lip 
three-lobed. 
