Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward), 1841-1909 · Philadelphia, G. W. Jacobs · leaf 179
, or they willtake possession of more ground than we may bewilling to spare. In the names bindweed andconvolvulus we have the hint that both the plantsare quite ready in their own interest to lay handson any neighbour and flourish at its expense. Thebindweed may sometimes be seen running riotover… … TUBEROUS COMFREY and PURPLE COMFREY. To face page 134- THE LARGER BINDWEED 135 becomes a mere nuisance. As the roots creepvery extensively they render the plant, whereonce established, difificult to eradicate. Theseroots contain very strong medical properties, butthe results obtained by their use…
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