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LABIATE. 



and favourite little plant, with, woody stems, small 

 fringed leaves, and heads of purple flowers. The whole 

 plant diffuses a fragrant, aromatic perfume, which, espe- 

 cially in hot weather, is perceptible at some distance. 



ORIGANUM VULGARK (Common Marjoram). 



5. ORIGANUM (Marjoram). 



1. 0. vulgdre (Common Marjoram). The only British 

 species. Dry bushy places, especially on chalk or lime- 



