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SCROPHULARIACKE. 



ANTIRRHINUM ORdNTiUM (Lesser Snapdragon). 



sepals smooth, shorter than the spur or capsule. Hedges, 

 very common. An erect herbaceous plant, 1 2 feet 

 high, with numerous grass-like leaves of a glaucous hue, 

 and dense spikes or clusters of yellow flowers, which 

 are shaped like those of the Snapdragon, but spurred at 

 the base. A variety is sometimes found with a regu- 

 lar corolla and five spurs. Fl. August, September. 

 Perennial. 



2. L. Elatine (Sharp-pointed Fluellen, or Toad-flax). 

 Leaves halbert-shaped ; stem trailing. Corn-fields, 



