BUTOMUS

(from bous, an ox, and temno, to cut; in reference to the sharp leaves, which injure the mouths of cattle that browze upon them). Flowering Rush. O RD. Alismaceæ. A very handsome hardy perennial aquatic, of extremely easy culture on the margins of ponds or muddy banks. Propagated by divisions of the roots, in spring. IMG:7081556231692414330_i_226.jpg: F IG . 304. B UTOMUS UMBEL LAT US , showing Habit and single Flower.