Martynia

A genus of dicotyledonougamo petalous plants. M. proboscidea, unicorn phi employed as a mucilaginous drink in bladder-troubk Maruta. A genus of compotil flowered herbs. M. cotula, mayweed, or dog-fetn is an ill-scented weed common in Europe and N": America. It is antipyretic and insecticide, is a vesica of some power, and is said to be a good application to bruises and swellings. Unof.