Tragia Cannabina & Involucrata

Sir,?I noticed in the " British Medical Journal" of the 28th September last, page 719, a communication from Mr. Oldacres, M.B.C.S., that by handling the plant named Primula obconica an obstinate rash is produced, attended with dyspeptic symptoms. 1 beg to bring to your notice that there are two plants in this part of the country, very common in shady places, known as the Tragia eannaMna and Tragia, involucrata, belonging to the natural order of Euphorbiaceoe ; the plants are hairy, sting and very badly when touched, which is very painful; care should be taken in handling them. Boys are fond of playing with them by throwing the leaves on one another.