FIGWORT FAMILY 



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a conspicuous plant, overtopping the surroanding herbage. — Fl, 

 May -September. Annual 



2. P. sylvdlirii (Dwarf Red-rattle). — Distinguished from the last 

 by its humbler growth, being prostrate and only branched at the 



pediculAris PALUSTRIS (JIars/i Red-rattie). 



base, and by its rose-pink flowers with a smooth calyx. — Damp 

 heaths ; common, — Fl. April — August. Perennial. 



14. Rhin.anthus (Vellow-rattle). — Partially parasitic plant?, 

 with opposite, serrate leaves, and yellow flowers spotted with 

 violet, in one-sided spikes, with toothed bracts ; seeds flattened, 

 winged ; otherwise much as in Pediculdris. (Name from the 

 Greek rhis, rhinos, the nose, antlios, a flower, from its shape,) 



