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COMPOSITE. 



when growing on sea-cliffs, it is a highly ornamental 

 plant. Fl. August, September. Perennial. 



ASTER TRiPdLiUM (Sea Starwort). 



35. SOLIDAGO (Golden-rod). 



S. Virgaurea (Golden-rod). The only British species, 

 common in dry woods. An erect, scarcely branched 

 plant, 2 3 feet high, with roughish, angular stems, 

 simple, serrated leaves, which gradually become narrower 

 the higher they are on the stem ; and conspicuous, ter- 

 minal, crowded clusters of small bright yellow flowers. 



