Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 142
f the plant. They are of two parts —a narrow-winged stalk and a wider portionwhich is called the blade. The blade is hingedin the middle, so that the two halves can closetogether. The edges are fringed with stiffprickles, like a row of sharp spikes. On theupper side of the blade are a few delicate…
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