49-3 
PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTION.—What slight action Melilotus has upon the 
system is without doubt due to the principle cumarin, which in quite large doses 
causes nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and great depression, with sleepiness, confusion, 
severe pain in the head, depression of the heart’s action and cold extremities. 
DESCRIPTION OF PLATE 4). 
1. A branch from Binghamton, N. Y., July 25, 1882. 
2. Flower (enlarged). 
3. Pod (enlarged). 
4. Seed (enlarged). 
5- Pollen x 380. 
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