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NATURE STUDY NOTES 
1 to U inches diameter. Position, some distance 
down from the top of the plant stem. Large flower 
buds higher on the stem and smaller buds near the 
top. 
STEM — The plant stem has seldom any branches, 
and is grooved. • • 
NOTES — It is the root, ground fine, which is 
mixed with coffee. 
MALLOW 
GENERAL — One of the large wild flowers which 
is common in nearly all districts in New Zealand, 
growing by the roadside and in places where the 
soil is fairly good. 
LEAVES — Shape, kidney-shaped, with 7 lobes, 
having crinkled edges. Size, large, U to 3^ inches 
diameter. Stalks, long. 
FLOWERS — Shape, basin or wide-bell shape. 
Size, f to to 1^ inches in diameter. Colour, light 
and medium purple shades. Stalks, short. Number, 
comparatively large number of flowers open at same 
time, making this one of the most attractive of 
wild flowers. 
BLADDER CAMPION 
GENERAL — Although not very common, it 
grows in many districts in all parts of New Zea¬ 
land, being most numerous in the Canterbury 
Province. It thrives both in waste places and in 
cultivated fields. Height, 1 to 2 feet. 
LEAVES—Position, in opposite pairs on the 
main stem. Stalk, none, hence each pair of leaves 
