The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 5 (of 6)Note 1862 — BOOK XXVII. A DESCRIPTION OF PLANTS, AND OF THE REMEDIES DERIVED FROM THEM.John Bostock translationIt is the root that is sweet, and not the leaves.◇Copy noteReturn to BOOK XXVII. A DESCRIPTION OF PLANTS, AND OF THE REMEDIES DERIVED FROM THEM.