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again, have supposed it to be a real animal. It 
appears, however, that, as if to escape their 
investigation, this plant and several more of the 
same nature mutually transform themselves one 
into another. It is found in the alleys of gardens 
and in meadows. After cool and rainy nights, it 
has been observed to cover the ground completely 
in certain spots ; but a few hours' sunshine 
causes it to disappear. In short nothing posi- 
tive is yet known concerning the Tremella, 
which continues to be a secret of Nature. 
Resolution, Cress. The ancients were of opinion, 
that those who eat Cress become firm and de- 
cided, for which reason this plant was in great 
request. 
Riches, Corn. Page 171. 
False, Sun-flower. Page 195. 
Royalty, Angrec. This is a parasitical plant of the 
Molucca Isles. In Ternate, the females of the 
blood royal wreathe it in their hair, but do not 
allow slaves or servants to wear it. They 
have reserved to themselves this exclusive right, 
says a traveller, persuaded that Nature, by causing 
this plant to grow only on elevated situations. 
