amygdal us

[Lat. amygdal us ; Gr. ἀμύγδαλος ( amugdalos ) = the almond-tree.] [ALMOND.] A genus of plants belonging to the order Drupaceæ, or Almond-worts. It contains, among other species, the common peach, A. Persica, with the nectarine (var. nectar in a), the almond, A. communis, with the var. amara , or bitter almond. They are valued both for their flowers and their fruit. The flowers of the common peach are gently laxative. They are therefore suitable to be employed in the ailments of children.