The Philosophical Magazine and Journal, Vol. 45: Comprehending the Various Branches of Science, the Liberal and Fine Arts, Geology, Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce; For January, February, March, April, May, and June, 1815 (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Philosophical Magazine and Journal, Vol. 45: Comprehending the Various Branches of Science, the Liberal and Fine Arts, Geology, Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce; For January, February, March, April, May, and June, 1815

The real sand plant very frequently possesses a black, dry, and shrivelled root, which sends up but little nourishment except 'at its first shooting: when it is an annual, it is often discovered with its root half decayed, as if having conveyed the seeds...