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Fig. 234-A. Distribution of Blue Lettuce. 



Rushlike Lygodesmia (Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh.) D. Don.). 



Description. — A tufted, smooth, frequently glaucous perennial a 

 foot or more high, coming from a thick woody root, with copious 



Pig. 235. Lygodesmia or Skeleton Weed {Lygodesmia juncea). A deep rooted 



perennial with a yellowish milky juice. 



(Photographed by Colburn.) 



