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BOTANY AND PHARMACOGNOSY. 



ing- veins, giving a distinctly reticulate appearance; distinctly 

 pubescent on the veins and frequently on the reticulations ; petiole 



Fig. 265. Foxglove {Digitalis purpurea): The terminal i-sided raceme with slightly 

 irregular, declined, tubular flowers, and a leaf of the first year's plant with long, winged 

 or laminate petiole. 



about one-third the length of the lamina or in the upper leaves 

 nearly wanting, grayish-brown, laminated; texture fragile; odor 

 distinct ; taste bitter. 



