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River banks, Also, probably found along creeks. Height, 75 to 100 feet ; 
diameter, 1 to 8 feet. 
Oxprr 78. ARACEAE. (Arum Famity.) 
1. ARIS AEMA, Martius.  (Inpran Turnrp.) 
1. A. triphyllum, Torr. Inpran Turnie. Dracon. Arum.) 
Common. Some specimens attain a height of three feet. April and May. 
2. ACORUS, L.  (Sweer-riac. Cazamus.) 
1, A. Calanaus, L. Rare. 
OrvEer 79. TWPHACEA. .(Car-rain Famiy.) 
1. TWPHA, Tourn. (Cat-rait Frag.) 
1. EF. latifolia, L. (Common Cat-rarz, or Reep Macs.) June 
and July. 
Orpver 80. ALESMACEAR, (Warzr Pianrain Famity.) 
1. ALISMA, L. (Warer Prantarn.) 
1. A. plamtage, Var. Americanum. Plentiful. August. 
2. SAGITTARIA, L. (Arrow Hrap.) 
L. S. variabilis, Engelm. Scarce. August. 
Orper 81. ORCHIDACEA, L. (Orcuis Fami.y.) 
1. ORCHIS, L.  (Oxcuis. , 
1. O. spectabilis, L. (Suowy Orcuis.) Rare. Slightly fragrant. 
April and May. 
2. CORALLORHMIZA, Haller. (Corat-roor.) 
1. C. odontorhiza, Nutt. Rare. April. 
3. APLECTRUM, Nutt. (Purty-roor. ADAM AND EvE.) 
1. A. nyemale, Nutt. Rare. May. 
Orprer 82. AMARYLLIDACEA. (Amaryris Famiry.) 
1. HYPOXYS, L. (STAR-GRASS.) 
1, WW. ereta, L. Rare. May. 
