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DONDTA KPTPACTIS. 



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 PENTANDRIA 



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This is a native of Austria, and was 

 figured by Scopoli in Fl. Carniolica: it 

 was formerly called Astrantia Epipactis. 

 It is a hardy perennial plant, producing its 

 singular flowers in March and April. Their 

 stems are not often more than six inches 



-in height. 



It should be planted in light loamy soil, 

 and is increased slowly by separating the 

 roots. 



