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Peucedanum cachrydifolium, Ledebour. 



Persia. A valuable fodder herb (Dr. Rosenthal). 



Peucedanum graveolens, Bentham. (Anethum graveolens, Linne.) 



The Dill. South Europe, North Africa, Orient. Annual. The 

 well-known aromatic fruitlets used as a condiment. P. Sowa, 

 Benth. (Anethum Sowa, Roxb.) is a closely-allied Indian annual 

 herb. 



Peucedanum officinale, Linne. 



The Sulphur Root. Middle and South Europe, North Africa, 

 Middle Asia. Perennial. The root is used in veterinary medicine. 

 It contains, like that of the following species, the crystalline 

 Peucedanin. 



Peucedanum Ostruthium, Koch. (Imperatoria Ostruthium, Linne.) 



Mountains of Middle Europe. A perennial herb, which could be 

 grown in Alpine regions. The acid aromatic root is used in 

 medicine, particularly in veterinary practice. It is required for 

 the preparation of some kinds of Swiss cheese. P. Cervaria(Cuss.) 

 and P. Oreoselinum (Moench) are also occasionally drawn into 

 medicinal use. 



Peucedanum sativum, Bentham. (Pastinaca sativa, Linne.) 



The Parsnip. Europe, North and Middle Asia. Biennial. The 

 root palatable and nutritious. A somewhat calcareous soil is 

 favourable for the best development of this plant. The culture is 

 that of the carrot ; for fodder the root surpasses that of the latter 

 in augmenting milk (Langethal). 



Peucedanum Sekakul, Bentham. 



Egypt and Syria. Biennial. The root is edible. 



Peumus Boldus, Molina. 



The Boldo of Chili. A small ornamental evergreen tree, with 

 exceedingly hard wood, which is utilized for many kinds of imple- 

 ments. The bark furnishes dye material. The fruits are of aro- 

 matic and sweet taste (Dr. Philippi). 



Peziza macropus, Persoon. 



Europe. Mentioned by Goeppert among the edible mushrooms 

 sold in Silesia, along with P. repanda (Wahlenberg). 



Phalaris aquatica, Linne. 



South Europe and North Africa. Important as a perennial fodder 

 grass, fit for wet ground. 



