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which extends deep down into the soil, was, of course, left unin- 

 jured. It was not common enough on the ranges visited, how- 

 ever, to be considered of especial value. 



cow PARSNIP. 



{Heracleum lanatum, Michx.) 

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This large, coarse plant was without doubt the largest mem- 

 ber of this family met with' throughout the trip. It has large, 

 somewhat woolly leaves and stems, and grows from four to eight 

 feet high. The plant was usually found in rather moist situations 

 in the meadows, among the shrubbery. It was considered a very 

 valuable plant by the sheepherders, who said that the sheep were 

 particularly fond of the juicy stems. They expressed regret that 

 it was not more plentiful. 



SUNFLOWER FAMILY. 



(Compositae.} 



The sunflower family is the largest family of flowering 

 plants, with many thousands of species occurring in all parts of 

 the globe. Sagebrush, thistles, sunflowers, daisies, dandelions 

 and chrysanthemums are common and familiar representatives. 

 Taking the year round this family provides more forage for 

 range sheep than all the other families combined. This can be 

 accounted for by the fact that sheep graze throughout the winter 

 on different kinds of sage, most of which are members of this 

 family. 



SUNFLOWER. 



( Wye this, mo I Us, Gray.) 

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This plant is found abundantly on dry hillsides and open 

 places in thd forests. It occurs in large patches, often very dense, 



