FIG-WORT TRIBE. 



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of its branches, which, are arranged in a pyramidal man- 

 ner, by its deeply-cut leaves, and large, crimson flowers. 

 It is often a conspicuous plant in boggy ground, growing 

 12 18 inches high, and overtopping most of the sur- 

 rounding herbage. Fl. June September. Perennial. 

 2. P. sylvdtica, (Dwarf Eed-Eattle). Stems, several 

 from the same root, prostrate, unbranched ; calyx 

 smooth, with 5 unequal, leaf-like lobes. Heathy places, 

 common. Distinguished from the last by its humbler 

 growth and rose-coloured flowers, as well as by the above 

 characters. Fl. June August. Perennial. 



RHINANTHUS CRiSTA-GALLi (Cock's-comb, Yellow -rattle). 

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