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Autumnal Water Star-Wort
Description. This differs from the former in nothing but the time of flowering and the colour of the flower, which is sometimes of a pale blue, sometimes purplish, just according to the accidents of the soil. Another of the species is found frequently in our salt marshes, with yellow flowers, but their shape and virtues are the same.
Government and virtues. These are under Mercury, but are seldom used: however, it would be worth trying; but they are unpleasant, and therefore rarely sought after, yet they have the reputation of being excellent pectorals.