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20.37 CHAP. 37.—THE LAPSANA: ONE REMEDY.

Among the wild cabbages, we find also the lapsana, [Note] a plant which grows a foot in height, has a hairy leaf, and strongly resembles mustard, were it not that the blossom is whiter. It is eaten cooked, and has the property of soothing and gently relaxing the bowels.



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