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BOTANY AND PHARMACOGNOSY. 



ing veins, giving a distinctly reticulate appearance; distinctly- 

 pubescent on the veins and frequently on the reticulations ; petiole 



Fig. 265. 



Leaves of first year plant of Digitalis purpurea showing reticulate 

 venation and long, winged or laminate petioles. 



about one-third the length of the lamina or in the upper leaves 

 nearly wanting, grayish-brown, laminated; texture fragile; odor 

 distinct ; taste bitter. 



