[87] Triticum hibernum of Linnæus, similar to the “siligo” mentioned in the sequel. Winter wheat was greatly cultivated in Apulia.
[88] “Far.” This name is often used in the classics, to signify corn in general; but in the more restricted sense in which it is here employed, it is “Triticum dicoccum,” the “Zea” of the Greeks. It consists of two varieties, the single grained, the Triticum monococcum of Linnæus, and the double-grained, the Triticum spelta of Linnæus, which is still called “farra” in Friuli.
[89] Hordeum sativum of Linnæus.
[90] See c. [66] of this Book.
[91] Panicum Italicum of Linnæus.
[92] Panicum miliaceum of Linnæus. This was probably one of the first grains from which bread was made.
[93] The Sesamum orientale of Linnæus. It is no longer cultivated in Europe, though formerly it was much used in Greece.
[94] It is very doubtful if this is the same as clary, the Salvia horminum of Linnæus, as that is one of the Labiatæ, whereas here, most probably, a leguminous plant is spoken of.
[95] It has been asserted that this is identical with the Sisymbrium polyceratium of Linnæus, rock-gentle, rock-gallant, or winter-cress. Fée, however, is strongly of opinion that it can only be looked for in the Sisymbrium irio of Linnæus.
[96] Ervum lens of Linnæus.