CHAP. 51.—DITTANDER.
Dittander, [Note] too, was oiginally an exotic plant: it is usually
sown after the west winds have begun to prevail. As soon as
it begins to shoot, it is cut down close to the ground, after
which it is hoed and manured, a process which is repeated the
succeeding year. After this, the shoots are fit for use, if the
rigour of the winter has not injured them; for it is a plant
quite unable to withstand any inclemency [Note] of the weather. It
grows to the height of a cubit, and has a leaf like that of the
laurel, [Note] but softer; it is never used except in combination
with milk.