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COMPOSITE. 



of small crowded heads of dull lilac flowers, which are 

 remarkable for their very long, deeply cloven styles. 

 Fl. July, August, Perennial. 



EUPATORIUM CANNABINUM (Common Hemp-Agrimony). 



24. CHRYSOCOMA (Goldilocks). 



1. C. Linosyris (Flax-leaved Goldylocks). The only 

 British species. Limestone cliffs ; very rare. An her- 

 baceous plant, 12 18 inches high, with erect, simple 

 stems, which are thickly set with smooth, linear leaves, 

 and bear a few heads of yellow flowers at the extremity. 

 FL August, September. Perennial. 



25. DIOTIS (Cotton-weed). 



1. D. maritima (Sea-side Cotton- weed). The only 

 species. Sandy sea-shores j rare. The roots run deeply 



