166 L1MEPRUIT LINSEED. 



and doubly serrate, and an oblong, obtusa bract 

 attached to the lower third of the flowerstalk. Th 

 flowerstalk bears about three to six yellowish white 

 five-parted flowers, with numerous stamens, at the apex 

 of which the two anther cells are separated on short 

 divergent stalks. 



In Southern Europe the flowers of T. argentea, Desf., 

 are used. They differ by their petals bearing stami- 

 nodes on their inner surface, and in the jonquil-like 

 odour of the flowers. 



LIMEFRUIT. Citrus adda, Roxb. 



N.O. Rutacez. 

 Syn. Citrus acris, Mill. 



Parts used Fruit, juice. 



Action Refrigerant, antiscorbutic. The juice is 

 popularly used as a beverage, by itself, sweetened as a 

 syrup, or in conjunction with alcoholic beverages. 



Distinctive character The lime fruit exists in 

 several varieties. The limes usually imported into this 

 country resemble the lemon in colour and appearance, 

 but are nearly globular instead of oval, and average 

 only about i inch in diameter. The flavour of the 

 rind is slightly different from that of the lemon, but the 

 juice is equally acid. 



Citrus Limetta, Risso, is stated to have an insipid 

 juice. 



LINSEED. Linum usitatlssimum, Linn. 



N.O. Linacca. 

 Syn. Flaxseed. 



Part used Seed. 



Action Pectoral, demulcent, emollient. Is largely 

 used as an addition to cough medicines, &c. The 

 infusion of i ounce of seed to a pint of boiling water, and 



