DROSERA ROTUNDIFOLIA
\dɹˈə͡ʊzɹə ɹˌɒtəndɪfˈə͡ʊli͡ə], \dɹˈəʊzɹə ɹˌɒtəndɪfˈəʊliə], \d_ɹ_ˈəʊ_z_ɹ_ə ɹ_ˌɒ_t_ə_n_d_ɪ_f_ˈəʊ_l_iə]\
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(F.) Rossolis, Rosee du soleil, Herbe la rosee. Ord. Droseraceae. This plant has a bitter, acrid, and caustic taste. It has been used as a rubefacient, and to destroy warts and corns. It has, also, been regarded as pectoral.
By Robley Dunglison
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