CHICKWEED TRIBE. 



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corn-fields and pastures, growing froin 1 to 2 feet high, 

 and well marked by its numerous white flowers and 

 veined calyces, often tinged with purple. The foliage 



SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS (Common Soapwort). 



and stem are glaucous, and generally smooth ; but a 

 variety which is downy all over is occasionally found. 

 Fl. June August. Perennial. 



3. S. maritima (Sea Campion). Stem numerous 

 from the same root, spreading; leaves oblong, taper- 



