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a conspicuous plant, overtopping the surrounding herbage. — Fl. 

 May — September, Annual. 



2. P. sylvdtica (Dwarf Red-rattle). — Distinguished from the last 

 by its humbler growth, being prostrate and only branched at the 



pediculAris palustris {Marsh Red-rattle). 



base, and by its rose-pink flowers with a smooth calyx. — Damp 

 heaths; common. — Fl. April — August. Perennial. 



14. Rhinanthus (Vellow-rattle). — Partially parasitic plants, 

 with opposite, serrate leaves, and yellow -flowers spotted with 

 violet, in one-sided spikes, with toothed bracts ; seeds flattened, 

 winged ; otherwise much as in Pediculdris. (Name from the 

 Greek rhis, rhinos, the nose, anthos^ a flower, from its shape.) 



