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long as matures
light. Beals definite, but very violent at stimulation.
Responds to silent sharp teeth. (See 3-14-30) (See 3-4-20)
2-24-30 ?? Sonchus tenericus L. In #536
Bar 286, Box 187. Bellevue F.L. no refer for R+ in
large, woody top sort. Smooth with shallow channels
Young ray like branches starting from lower
part of st. Long smooth, lighter beneath, pinnate,
the raelis winged. Each pinule toothed &
usually with 2 definite lobes near base.
Many & raelis attached to pinule on up face
side with small toothed lobe & fanule divided
so that its blade is at st. Lo into this lobe blended
effect of more delicate & finely cut than
expected. Upper no clasping with pointed
toothed ears, the very uppermost at points where
infl branches consisting 3 narrow linear
lobe & sagitate base. Infl branched. Invol fin-
a little white proper top base
a little enlarged at base, pedicels about 2 series
of same length with a few smaller ones at base
dark smoky green with a few gland topped
hairs. Receptacle flat, naked. Achene's for B
compressed, with 4 distinct long longitudinal
crease & transversely wrinkled. Beardless,
pappi as abundant & soft silvery white hairs
dentrculation so fine as to be hardly visible (20X)
(See 3-14-30)