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Some think the plant was sinapis or chenopodium. They of 1850 were not concerned with its flora. They cared only that it was non-poisonous, and palatable. And that it was available when the flour barrel was empty, And their precious seeds were only beginning to sprout, In the, as yet, unproved soil of Sanpete. The early historian simply states: "We are grateful for the abundance of greens. Growing south of the hill. They are good to eat, and our flour is gone." No complaints, no bitterness or despair. Only gratitude for some nourishing substance, With which to fill the mouths and stomachs of the hungry. The plant apparently held no appeal for rodents, deer, or Indian ponies, Or even the Indians themselves, Or it would have been depleted long before our story begins. I do not know the name or species of the plant. But to myself I call it Provisum Providentia. "That which God provided for his people." -38- |
