Explain the following line with reference to context:

"As humble plants by country hedgerows growing,
That treasure up the rain."

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Solution

Reference: These words are form Annie Louisa Walker's poem "Women's Rights".
Context: Women address men and highlight the rights of women.
Explanation: Women live under the household roof and spend life working for the welfare of the family and its members. Yet, they have an inner longing for freedom, equality and recognition with men. They are like small plants that treasure up rain.

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