The VEGETABLE SYSTEM 
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2. LINEAR WALL LETTUCE, 
Plate 1 36. Fig. 2. 
Chara&er of the Species. Prenanthes tenuifolia. 
The Leaves are very long, narrow, linear and undivided. 
Fig. 2. a. 
This is a Biennial, native of the woods of Spain and Italy, and 
flowers in July. The Stalk is two feet high, and ufually tinged 
with purple : the Leaves are like grafs ; and, tho’ naturally of a 
fine green, they have often a tinge of brownifh purple. The Flowers 
are of a delicate crimfon. 
3. LEAFY WALL LETTUCE. 
Flate 136. 
Fig. 3. 
Character of the Species. Prenanthes viminia. 
The Stalk is covered all over wich a leafy matter, in thin 
fine thieads. 
Fig. 3. a. 
This is a Biennial, native of Spain and Portugal, and of fomc 
parts of the South of France. It is a very Angular Plant: the 
Stalk is naturally brown ; hut it is covered with green leafy fhreds, 
•and is clammy to the touch. The Leaves are of a ftrong, but not 
pleafing green : the Flowers are of a pale, but very fine yellow. It 
flowers in Auguft. 
4. LANCED WALL LETTUCE. 
Plate 136. Fig. 4. 
Chara&er of the Species. Prenanthes purpurea. 
The Leaves are lanced and indented ; and only five Flo- 
rets ftand in each cup. 
Fig. 4. ab. 
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