¥NITEB STATES* 



An island at one of the mouths of the river Alata- 

 maha is covered with this plant, the, thorny crown 

 of which is chosen by a great variety of cranes and 

 herons as a secure place to build their nests. 



Mufiatorium^ b, genus of plants of which several 

 are natives of the United States. The species most 

 used are E. perfoliatum, commonly called thorough- 

 wort. This plant is annual,, and rises from two to - 

 three feet high, is hairy, and the leaves at each joint, 

 rough, from three to four inches long, and about one 

 inch broad at their base, gradually lessening to a. 

 very acute point, of a dark green,, and covered witlB 

 short hairs. This plant certainly possesses ac- 

 tive properties, and deserves the attention of Aras-^- 

 rican physicians* A strong infusion in- water will 

 vomit and purge. A weaker dose will sweat pow- 

 erfully. A still weaker infusion drank for some 

 v/eeks, has done good in cases of deranged circular 

 tion, producing scabby and other eruptions, which 

 are commonly said to proceed from bad blood." 



Baccharis halimifolia^ cotton groundsel trecy aea 

 jmrslane. This is a sea-side shrub of great beauty 

 in the autumn, when mantled in silky dowiv white as 

 snow* The bark of the last year's growth of twigs, 

 early in the spring, when the sap begins to flow, ex- 

 pands suddenly, and opens longitudinally, from which 

 springs a limpid juice of the consistence of pure ho- 

 ney, and as sweet and pleasant to the taste. At this, 

 season the bees visit these shrubs^ and sip the honey 

 entirely before the sun rise. 



Anagallis arvetisis^ L. or common pimfiernel^ has 

 two strong varieties, fiore Citridto^ byfcorepho:^ 

 nicp.Q :.. thei^e have been distinguished by late botanists 



