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awns feathery; root-leaves pinnate, with the alternate 

 leaflets and those at the base smaller j stem-leaves ter- 

 nate. Damp meadows, and wet mountainous woods ; 

 not unfrequent. Much stouter than the last, and well 

 distinguished by the above characters, as well as by its 

 larger flowers, of which the calyx is deeply tinged with 

 purple, and the petals are of a dull purplish hue, with 

 darker veins. Fl. June, July. Perennial. 



* A variety, G. intermedium, is sometimes found, 

 which appears to partake of the characters of both the 

 above species. 



5. POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil). 

 * Leaves pinnate. ' 



1. P. Anserina (Silver-weed, Goose-grass). Leaves 

 pinnate, the alternate leaflets smaller ; leaflets sharply 

 cut, silky on both sides, especially beneath ; flower-stalks 

 solitary, axillary. Waste ground ; common. Well 

 marked by its creeping stem, its elegantly cut silky foliage, 

 and showy yellow flowers. Fl. June, July. Perennial. 



* To the division with pinnate leaves belong P. fruti- 

 cosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil), a bushy species, 3 4 feet 

 high, with hairy leaves and large yellow flowers, which 

 last grow several together at the end of the stems : bushy 

 places ; rare ; and the yet more uncommon species, 

 P. rupestris (Rock Cinquefoil), which has large white 

 flowers, and is found only in Montgomeryshire. 



: * Leaflets 5 on a stalk (quinate). 



2. P. reptans (Creeping Cinquefoil). Stem creeping, 

 rooting at the joints ; leaves stalked ; leaflets inversely 

 egg-shaped, tapering at the base, serrated ; flower-stalks 

 solitary. Meadows and way-sides ; common. Flowers 

 handsome, yellow, on long stalks. Fl. June August. 

 Perennial. 



3. P. argentea (Hoary Cinquefoil). Stem prostrate j 



