mantle of snowy white during the spring month of November," 
though the plant is not so abundant at the present time. It 
possesses antiscorbutic properties, hence its name " Scurvy 
Grass," while a delicious and refreshing drink can be made 
from the stalks. 
Description of plate:— 1, whole plants; 2, section of flower ; 3, stamens 
and pistil ; 4, pistil ; 5, seed. All except 1 and 2 enlarged. 
