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ZEDOARY. 



(Zedoai^y.) 



This plant is a native of the East Indies, and but 

 little known in this country, although it would grace 

 the greenhouse from the beauty of its blossom. 

 The roots are imported into England for medicinal 

 purposes; but of late years have gone much out of 

 use : they have an agreeable camphoraceous smell, 

 and a bitter aromatic taste. 



Class, MoNAXDHiA. Order, Moijogyxia. 



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