CHAP. 22. (19.)—THE CORONOPUS.

The coronopus[1] is an elongated plant, with fissures in the leaves. It is sometimes cultivated, as the root, roasted in hot ashes, is found to be an excellent remedy for cœliac com- plaints.

1. The Cochlearia coronopus of Linnæus, crow's-foot, or buck's-horn plantain.