parsley famili^. 



Water Pennywort. Hydrocotyle Americana. 



A close observation will show that this may be found in blossom 

 in July, on moist, shady ground. 



The weak-fibi-ed, smooth, pale green stalk creeps over the ground, 

 and takes root, occasionally, at the joints. 



It has a pretty, round, heart-shaped leaf, doubly scalloped on the 

 edge, and of a thin texture, with a smooth, shining surface ; of a pale 

 green color. The leaves are alternate, on foot-stems about an inch long. 



The minute white flowers are set close in the angles of the leaves 

 and are hardly noticeable. 



The Pennywort grows gracefully amongst the grass in moist places. 

 One would hardly suspect, at a casual glance, that this weak-flbred vine 

 could belong to the same family with the mighty Cow Parsnip. 



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