COMARUM, MARSH-CINQUEFOIL: A genus of the polygynia order, belonging to the icofandria class of plants; and in the natural method ranking under the 35th order, Senticosa. The calyx is decemfid; the petals five, less than the calyx; the receptacle of the seeds ovate, spongy, and perfisting. There is but one species, a native of Britain. It rises about two feet high, and bears fruit somewhat like that of the strawberry. It grows naturally in bogs, so is not easily preferred in gardens. The root dyes a dirty red. The Irish rub their milking pails with it, and it makes the milk appear thicker and richer. Goats eat the herb; cows and sheep are not fond of it; horses and swine refuse it.