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abruptly in a point. The pod is compressed, semicircular in form, 

 indehiscent, and toothed along the lower edge. This species flowers 

 during June and July. 



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On some chalky heaths the True Sweet-briar {Rosa ruhiginosa — 

 order Rosacece) is a common shrub, growing from three to six feet 

 high, and flowering diu-ing June and July. It is an erect and 

 compact bush, with numerous prickles of varying shapes — the 

 larger ones being hooked, while the smaller are straight and very 



