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Fig. 161.^ — Iceland Moss iCcirarki islandica, Shield-lichen Family, Par- 

 mcliacecc). Plant, natural size, growing nearly erect from dry earth. 

 (Luerssen.) — Upper surface brownish or olive, pale below, often red- 

 stained at the base: "fruit" forming chestnut-colored patches on the 

 uppermost lobes. Native home, North America and Eurasia. 



Fig. 162. — Licorice (Glijc- 

 yrrhiza glabra, Pulse 

 Family, Leguminosa^) . 

 Branch in leaf, flower, 

 and fruit. (Baillon.) — 

 Perennial herb growing 

 about 1 m. or more in 

 height ; leaves pale green ; 

 flowers violet or purple 

 resembling those of a 

 pea; fruit smooth. Na- 

 tive home, Mediter- 

 ranean Region. 



