FLOJ^A AND THALIA. 115 



( Cojivallaria poli/g-o?iatiim.) 



This plant is perennial, and a native of Britain, 

 growing in rocky and woody parts, and flowering 

 in May and June. The root is beset with knobs, 

 and marked with circular depressions, resembling 

 the impression of a seal ; hence it has acquired the 

 name " Solomon's Seal." 



In Galen's time this plant was much used by 

 ladies to remove freckles, and for beautifying the 

 skin. The berries, flowers, and leaves, are said to be 

 poisonous. 



Class, Hexandria. Order, Moivogtnia. 



