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RUBIACE^B. 



ASPERULA ODORATA (Sweet Woodruff). 



be cut through, just above and below a joint, and 

 the leaves pressed in such a way as not to destroy their 

 star-like arrangement. Fl. May, June. Perennial. 



2. A. Cyndnchica (Squinancy-wort). Leaves 4 in a 

 whorl, linear, uppermost very unequal. Dry pastures, 

 especially on a chalky or limestone soil, not common. 

 A small plant, with very narrow leaves, and tufts of 

 lilac or whitish flowers. It derives its name from 

 having been formerly used as a remedy for the squi- 

 nancy, or quinsy. Fl. June, July. Perennial. 



