VALERIAN TRIBE. 



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cine, and of which, cats are so fond ; rats also are said 

 to be attracted by their smell.- Fl. June, July. Per- 

 ennial. 



OIJT^RIA (Common Corn Salad, Lamb's Lettuce). 



3. FDIA (Corn Salad). 



1. F. olitoria (Common Corn Salad, Lamb's Lettuce). 

 Leaves long and narrow, wider towards the end, a 

 little toothed near the base : flowers in leafy heads ; 

 capsule inflated, crowned by the 3 calyx teeth. Culti- 

 vated ground, abundant. A small plant 4 8 inches 

 high, with tender bright green leaves, stems repeatedly 

 2-forked, and terminal leafy heads of very minute 

 flowers, which resemble white glass. It is sometimes 

 cultivated as a salad. Fl. May, June. Annual. 



