138 LIMNANTHACEiE. 



The sensible qualities of the Limnanthacese likewise accord with those of 

 the Tropaeolaceae, both having the peculiar volatile acridity and well-known 

 pungent taste of the Cress or Mustard Family. The fleshy fruits of the 

 Garden Nasturtium are accordingly used as a substitute for capers. But 

 the few and insignificant plants of the present family are of no economical 

 account ; except that all the species of Limnanthes would be ornamental in 

 cultivation. 





