This section is from the book "Cooking Vegetables. Practical American Cookery", by Jules Arthur Harder. Also available from Amazon: The Physiology Of Taste.
Marrube. Andorn.
No. 753. - Hoarhound is a perennial herb with a strong aromatic odor and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic and enters largely into the composition of cough syrups and lozenges, being principally used by confectioners and for medicinal purposes.
No. 754. - It will thrive in any soil, but will be stronger if grown in light, poor soil.
 
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