
          only in the clean beach sand, seldom
 associated with any other plant.
 The root is very extensive penetrating
 to a great depth and
 branching out like the horseradish; 
 A [Abronia] is eaten by the 
 natives and is considered
 both palatable and wholesome.


 These specimens I accidentaly[accidentally]
 came across in one of my 
 books yesterday and thinking
 that they might prove acceptable
 I send them to you. The plant is
 so succulent that is difficult
 to prepare and I have put them
 in a book by themselves. I don't
        