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Goureaux, on the stridulation of Mutilla europaea. Gout, sexually transmitted. Graba, on the Pied Ravens of the Feroe Islands; variety of the Guillemot. Gradation of secondary sexual characters in birds. Grallatores, absence of secondary sexual characters in; double moult in some. Grallina, nidification of. Grasshoppers, stridulation of the.
BIND-WEED. The poor people use the root of this plant fresh gathered and boiled in ale as a cathartic; and it is found generally to answer that purpose. It would, however, nauseate a delicate stomach; but for people of strong constitutions there is not a better medicine. CUSCUTA europaea.
The Linnet is included in Professor Ansted's list, but marked by him as only occurring in Guernsey and Sark; and there is a specimen in the Museum. BULLFINCH. Pyrrhula europaea, Vieillot. French, "Bovreuil commun."
It is also used to dye woollens of a red colour. CUSCUTA europaea. DODDER. The herb gives out a lightish red. CRATAEGUS Oxycantha. HAWTHORN. The bark of this plant, with copperas, is used by the Highlanders to dye black. DATISCA cannabina. BASTARD-HEMP. This produces a yellow; but is not easily fixed, therefore it presently fades to a light tinge. DELPHINIUM Consolida.
It grows in this country, although it is never noticed: the roots are smaller than those imported, but will answer the purpose equally well. SALTWORT. Salicornia europaea. This is gathered on the banks of the Thames and Medway, and brought to London, where it is sold as samphire. It makes a very good pickle, but by no means equal to the true kind. SAMPHIRE. Crithmum maritimum.
Others, such as C. Europaea, attack by preference hemp and nettle. Finally, certain species are unfortunately indifferent and take possession of any plant that will nourish them. Of this number is the one that we are about to speak of. Attempts have sometimes been made out of curiosity to cultivate exotic species.
Musters, Captain, on Rhea Darwinii; marriages amongst Patagonians. Mutilations, healing of; inheritance of. Mutilla europaea, stridulation of. Mutillidae, absence of ocelli in female. Mycetes caraya, polygamous; vocal organs of; beard of; sexual differences of colour in; voice of. Mycetes seniculus, sexual differences of colour in. Myriapoda.
THE YEW. Was formerly much esteemed for making bows: but since those instruments of war and destruction have given place to the more powerful gun-powder, it is not so much in request. The wood is very hard and durable, and admits of a fine polish. The foliage of Yew is poisonous to cattle, who will readily eat it, if cut and thrown in their way in frosty weather. TILIA europaea.
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