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uionophyllous, having eight-parted liinb, the four inner segments being 

 the largest. Stamens four, inserted into perianth. Ovary one, having 

 short style surmounted with capitate stigma. Fruit a one-seeded 

 achene. Leaves alternate, radicals large, on long stems, caulines small, 

 on small stems, orbicular or reniform, plaited, several strongly-serrated 

 lobes, veiny. Stipules large, connate, serrate, spreading. Stems 

 numerous, erect, slender, cylindrical, leafy. Pastures, fields, and 

 hedgerows. June, July, August. Perennial. 



