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2. R. rotundifolium, Michx. March and April. 
3. RK, prostratum, L, Her, (Fetmp Currant.) Rare. April. 
2 HYDRANGEA, Gronov. (Hypranaea.) 
1, Hi. arborescens, L. (Witp HyprancEa.) Common on rocky 
cliff, June. : 
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3. ASTELBE, Don. (Fast GoaTsBEARD.) 
1. A. decandra, Don. Rather common. Woods. July and 
August, 
4, SULLIVANTYA, Torr.& Gray.  (SULLIVANTIA.) 
1. S. Ohionis Torr. & Gray. Found growing on the rocky cliffs in 
spots where the earth has fallen. Delicate pinkish white flowers, and 
beautiful round shining leaves. June. 
5. HEUCHERA, DD. (Atvm-ro07.) 
1. H. Americana, L. (Common ALum-rRoot.) Rather common. 
Med. prop.: Is a powerful astringent, ‘ 
6. METELLA, Tourn. (MITRE-WoRT. Brstors-car.) 
1. M. diphyla, L. Very delicate flowers. Found in rocky places. 
Common. March and April. 
Orprr 26. CRASSULACEA. (Orrine Famity.) . 
1. PENTHORUM, Gronov.§ (Drrcu Sronr-crop.) 
1. P. sedoides, L. Not common. July, 
2. SEDUM, Tourn. (StTone-cror. ORPINE.) 
1. S. texmatum, Michx. Common on rocks. April and May. 
Orper 27. HAMAMELACEZE, (Wircn Hazer Famity.) 
1. HAMAMELIS, L. 9 [Wiren Hazer.] 
1. Hi. Virginica, L. Blooms in the autumn, and the flowers 
remain till spring, so that it would lead one finding it in spring to think 
that it was a spring flower. Med. prop.: A decoction of the hark is useful 
in hemorrhage of the lungs and stomach. 
2. LIQUIDAMBAR, L.  (Sweer Gum Trezx:) 
1. L. Styraciflua, L. [SweerGum. Brrsrep.] Pientiful. The. 
timber is not of any use except as fuel. April. Med. prop: A syrup 
made from bark may be used in summer diarrhea and dysenteny.. 
