The Plant "Hæmony"

I think MR. BASHAM, who asks for a reference to the plant "hæmony", referred to by Milton in his *Comus*, will find the information which he seeks in the following extract from Henry Lyte's translation of Rembert Dodoen's *Herbal*, at page 107, of the edition of 1578. The plant is certainly not called by the name of "hæmony," nor is it described as having prickles on its leaves; but they are plentifully shown in the engraving which accompanies the description. "*Allysson.*—The stem of this herbe is right and straight, parting itself at the top into three or foure small branches. The leaves be…