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Sea Holly

This is a plant found upon the sea coasts of many parts of England. It is a perennial, with a long, tough, creeping root, which sends forth several roundish, bluish, prickly leaves, standing on long footstalks, and mostly lodged on the ground. The roots have a pleasant, sweetish taste, mixed with a slight degree of warmth and acrimony. They are candied and eaten for disorders of the lungs.