GREAT BURNET 



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GREAT BURNET (Poterium officinale, A. Gray) 



The moths, Brown Tail Moth (Eupristes chrysorrhcea), Reddish Buff 

 (Acosmetia caliginosa], Orthosia gracilis feed on it. 



The second Latin name refers to its use in medicine. It is culti- 

 vated as a fodder plant abroad. In early times it was a cure for 

 wounds, being bitter. 



ESSENTIAL SPECIFIC CHARACTERS: 



103. Poterium officinale, A. Gray. Stem erect, branching above, 

 leaves few, pinnate, smooth, leaflets 3-5 pairs, serrate, flowers purple 

 in oblong head, calyx as long as filaments, fruit of 2 achenes, oblong, 

 winged above. 



