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5. Burdock. — This is a stout plant attaining a height 
of 2 or 3 feet and growing in pastures and neglected places. 
ANNUAL WoRMWOOD LAMB’S QUARTERS 
It has broad leaves and coarse flowers that are followed by 
burs which cling to the clothing or to the fur of animals. 
PURSLANE 
SPOTTED SPURGE 
6. Purslane: Pusley.— This plant branches just above 
the root, the stems lying flat on the ground and radiating 
in all directions so as to cover several square feet when well 
