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, assume the shapes of cups and shields; of those of this description, more particularly adhering to trees, is Lichen Pulmonarius; Lungwort Lichen, with shields; the Lichen Caperatus, with red cups; and many others which it would look like pedantry to enumerate.

The silver weed, whose corded fillets wove.

The silver weed, Convolvulus Major (Raii Syn. 275) or greater Bind-weed, which, however the beauty of the flowers may enliven the garden or the wilds, is so prejudicial to the gardener and farmer, that it is