NARCISSUS. 



long as its deep yellow, crisped and crenate, somewhat angular, border. 

 Stamens from or near the bottom of the tube, shorter than the cup. 

 Anthers oblong, converging. Ovary globose, with 3 furrows. Smith. 

 — Has properties similar to those of 2V*. poeticus. The flowers are said 

 to be emetic. 



1212. N. Tazzetta Linn. 1212 a. N. odorus Linn, and pro- 

 bably many other species have similar properties. 



1213. Pancratium maritimum Linn, is reported to be emetic. 



1214. Alstrcemeria Salsilla Linn, is said to be diuretic and 

 diaphoretic. 



1215. Alstromeria edulis Tussac, furnishes tubers filled with 

 a nutritious foecula. 



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