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80. Triumfktta Laimtla, L. — (uiiiitti- Pa rtiqUet Bur. 



This plant does not rise so high as the rhombeafblia ; its 

 trunk is more branched and knotty. The leaves are darker, 

 and of a different shape. The Mowers and burs are similar 

 to the preceding. But it yields a hemp of an inferior qua- 

 lity, on account of the knots and branches. 



DODECANDRIA TKIGYNIA. 



81. Euphorbia parviflora, L. — Wart-Weed. 



This may be seen in cane-piece intervals; it is a foot high, 

 and has smooth bluish leaves. The florets are small, and grow 

 together, in a capitulum or button-like manner. On break- 

 ing the stalks, a milky juice is emitted, which is applied for 

 the cure of warts and ring-worms. 



82. Euphorbia thymifolia, L. — Wart-Weed. 



The smallest of the above grows in very barren lands, and 

 creeps close to the ground, the stalks are red, as are also the 

 leaves, inclinable to green. 



The stalks and leaves, beaten up into a mass, and mixed 

 with rum, are excellent and safe in the cure of ring-worms. 



83. Euphorbia hypericifolia, L. — Wart-Weed, or Spurge. 



I am of opinion that the sundry plants of this denomina- 

 tion all belong to the genus Euphorbia. This sort grows in 

 every ground lately dug up. It is used to cat down warts. 

 and is applied to ringworms. 



Ringworms are very troublesome, being easily got from 

 contact, or by lying in foul beds, but they are of difficult 



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