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Glechoma. L. 13. 1. 

 From the Greek name of a kind of Thyme ; a genus of 2 spe- 

 cies, and of little use in later times. 



G. hederacea. L. Ground Ivy. A low, trailing plant, dense- 

 ly covering the earth, and hence often named G ill- grow- over -the- 

 ground, with opposite kidney-shaped leaves, and bright-blue 

 flowers ; the stamens so stand, that the anthers form a distinct 

 cross. A native of Britain ; by many supposed to be introduced 

 into our country, and by some considered indigenous. Once had 

 reputation as a medicine. 



Hyssopus. L. 13. 1. Hyssop. 

 The Latin form from the Hebrew and Arabic name of some 

 unknown plant ; a genus of few species. 



H. nepetoides. W. (Lophanthus of Hitchcock's Catalogue.) 

 Named from its resemblance to Catnep or Nepeta, is widely spread 

 about fences and dry hedges, 2 or more feet high. Indigenous, 

 with the following, to North America. 



H. scrophularifolius. W. Nearly as common, and in similar 

 situations ; often considered only a variety of the preceding, but 

 seems distinct ; larger, and broad-leafed. 



H. officinalis. L. Garden Hyssop. Is from the South of 

 Europe, a fine fragrant plant, and formerly popular as a medicine. 



Nepeta. L. 13. 1. 



Named from Nepet, in Tuscany ; a genus of about 30 species, 

 chiefly in the South part of Europe, and the adjacent countries 

 of Africa and Asia ; the middle segment of the lower lip of the 

 corolla is finely crenate, and the throat quite open. 



N. cataria. L. Cat Mint, or Catnep. Because cats are fond 

 of it in winter ; for in this country, as in Europe, they seek it in 

 winter, and roll themselves on the dried leaves, and eat it ; when 

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