STATE GEOLOGIST. 247 
10. CHMICHIFUGA, L.  (BuazBaner.) 
1. C. racemosa, Ell. (Brack Snaxeroot.) July. Med. Prop.: 
Exercises considerable influence over the nervous system, probably of a 
sedative character. Dangerous in large doses. 
Orver 2. MAGNOLIACE.®. (Maonoxra Famrty,) 
1. LEIRIODENDRON, L. = (Turip TREE.) 
1. L. Tulipifera, L. (Porzar.) Common forest tree, and makes 
very good lumber—from 2 to 6 feet in diameter. Med. Prop.: Used asa 
stimulant tonic, and for chronic rheumatism and dyspepsia. May and 
June. ; 
2. MAGNOLIA. (Maenorza.) 
1. M. acuminata, L. (Cucumsrr-rrer.) This tree is said to be 
found in this county. : 
ORDER 3. ANONACE®. (CusTARD-APPLE F'amIzy.) 
1. ASDMENA, Adans. (NortH AmERIcan PAraw.) 
1, A. triloba, Dunal. (Common Paraw.) An abundant shrub; 
flower, dark purple. March, April, and May. 
OrRvER 4, MENISPERMACEX, | (MoonsEED FamIty.) 
1. MENISPERMUM, L.  (Moonseep.) 
1. M. Canadense, L. (Canapran MoonsEED.) Plentiful ; vining 
along fences, and over other plants. May to July. 
Orprr 5. BERBERIDACE®. (Barserry Famtzy.) 
1. CAULOPHYLLUM, Michz. (BivuE Conosz.) 
1. ©. thalictroides, Michx. (Biux C., or Parpoosr Root.) 
Rare. April, May. 
2. JEFFERSONIA. Barton. (Twin Lear.) 
1. J. diphylia, Pers. Often found growing side by side with blood 
root, and for which the flower is sometimes taken. Roots very numerous, 
and take a deep hold for a small plant. April. Med. Prop.: The root is 
said to act a3 an emetic, in large doses, and as a tonic, and expectorant, in 
small doses. 
