Observations on the leaves of Desmodium. Most are trifoliate; none has tendrils. Gives some comments from Hooker.
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Observations on the leaves of Desmodium. Most are trifoliate; none has tendrils. Gives some comments from Hooker.
Fears [CD’s] albumen theory will not work because albumen is coagulated and filtered out in making extracts of belladonna, hyoscyamine, and colchicine [alkaloid poisons].
Has investigated whether it makes a difference if extracts [of alkaloid poisons] are made from leaves, seeds, or roots.