[2038] The Anethum fæniculum of Linnæus. See B. viii. c. 41, B. xx. c. 95, and B. xxx. c. 9.
[2040] The “mouse-killer.” Probably the Aconitum napellus of Linnæus. See B. xxvii. c. 2.
[2041] See B. xvi. c. 62.
[2042] Fée remarks, that there is no such ivy in existence; he agrees with Dalechamps in the opinion that Pliny has confounded κίσσος, “ivy,” with κίστος, the “rock-rose.” See B. xvi. c. 62.
[2043] The Daphne Cnidium and the Daphne Cneorum of Linnæus. See B. xxiii. c. [35], and B. xv. c. 7.
[2044] In reality, they blossom in April and May, and mostly a second time in autumn as well, the Daphne Cneorum in particular.
[2046] Under the head “Thymus,” Fée thinks that both the Satureia capitata of Linnæus, headed savory, and the Thymus vulgaris, and Thymus zygis of Linnæus (varieties of thyme), should be included.
[2047] Fée thinks that in the expression “nigricans,” he may allude to the deep red of the stalk of some kinds of thyme, more particularly at the end of summer. It is the Thymus zigis that has a white, downy stem.