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UMBELLIFER^J. 



leaves, and terminal umbels of white flowers. The root, 

 which resembles a small potato in shape, and is covered 

 with a thin skin easily removed, is eatable, but only fit 



FLExutfsuM (Common Pig-nut). 



for the food of the animal after which it is named.- 

 Fl. May, June. Perennial. 



