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BOTANY AS APPLIED TO VETERINARY SCIENCE. 
By \Y. Watson, M.R.C.V.S., Rugby. 
{Continuedfrom p. 572.) 
Ranunculus ficaria (Lesser Celandine, Pilewort).—“ Leaves , 
heart-shaped, stalked, angular, very shining. Sepals, 3. 
Petals, 9.” (Lindley.) 
This perennial plant, of which we here give an illustration, 
is found growing in moist meadows, and on the banks of 
hedges in most parts of the country. It is distinguished by 
its bright green, heart-shaped leaves; its one-flowered stem, 
and the peculiarity of its root, which consists of numerous 
long, somewhat fig-shaped, fasciculated tubers. Its flowers, 
which are of a bright yellow colour, often tinged with green, 
appear towards the beginning of April. u It is on the bright 
days of spring when this plant chiefly delights to open its 
yellow star-like blossoms to the sunlight, gemming the banks 
