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mistaken for that of Horse-radish, of which an example 

 is therefore given, to show that it is impossible for 

 this mistake to be made, if the least attention be paid 

 to the leaves, as they are totally dissimilar. 



* BRTONY (Bryonia dioiea). 



The whole of this plant is poi- 

 sonous, and, as the berries are 

 red and tempting, it is dangerous 

 to trust children with them. 

 The root is large and succulent, 

 and is known by the name of 

 Mandrake ; it is very purgative 

 and acrid. 



Bryouy. 



* GREEN HELLEBORE (Heleborus viridus). 



* STINKING HELLEBORE (Heleborous foetidus) 



Green Hellebore. Stinking Hellebore. 



Both poisonous in every part of the plants. 



