[1852] Possibly the Conferva rivularis, or the C. glomerata of Linnæus, the River conferva or River sponge, or the Green cluster conferva.
[1853] On account of its asserted agglutinative properties. In reality it is an inert plant, and is never used in medicine.
[1854] Fée considers this statement as fabulous in every respect.
[1855] See B. xiii. c. 35.
[1856] “Coccus.” See B. xvi. c. 12.
[1857] This is not the case. Sillig is of opinion that the passage is imperfect.
[1858] The same plant as the Labrum Venereum of B. xxv. c. 108. It is used for carding cloth, but is no longer employed in medicine.
[1859] Hence its name “Venus’ bath.”
[1860] “Collyrii.”
[1861] The same plant, probably, as the Polypodion of B. xxvi. c. 37. Littré, however, identifies it with the Asplenium adiantum nigrum of Linnæus, the Black maiden-hair, or spleenwort.