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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 coyer the ground completely 
in certain spots: but a few hours’ sunshine causes 
it to disa|)i)ear. In short, nothing positive is yet 
known concerning the 'J’remella, which continues 
to be a secret of Nature. 
Besolution, 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, V.om. Page 171. 
_ False, Sunflower. 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. I hey 
have reserved to themselves this exclusive right, 
says a traveller, persuaded that Nature, by causing 
this plant to grow only on elevated situations, 
