in botany, the WILLOW HERB, a genus of the oecandra monogynia clasps. The calyx is divided into four segments, and the corolla consists of four petals; the capsule is oblong, and below the flower; and the seeds are pappous. There are seven species, all of them natives of Britain, viz., the angustifolium, or rolebay rosebay willow-herb; the hircatum, or small-flowered hairy willow herb; the ramulum, great-flowered willow-herb, or codlings and cream; the montanum, or smooth-leaved willow herb; the tetragonum, or narrow-leaved willow-herb; the palustre, or marsh willow herb; and the alpinum, or mountain willow-herb.

EPilogue, in oratory, the end or conclusion of a discourse, ordinarily containing a recapitulation of the principal matters delivered.

Epilogue, in dramatic poetry, a speech addressed to the audience after the play is over, by one of the principal actors therein, usually containing some reflections on certain incidents in the play, especially those in the part of the person that speaks it.

Epimedium, barren wort, in botany, a genus of the tetranda monogynia clas. It has four cap-shaped nectaria lying upon the petals; the corolla consists of four petals; and the calyx is caducous. There is but one species, a native of Germany.