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Rhus integerrima, Wall. Called by the natives “ Kuker-singha,” from 
the horn-like appendages borne on its branches, caused by insects: 
Yields tolerably good timber, which is used for cabinet-work. Called 
** Zebra-wood " from the appearance presented by the wood. Mount 
Tilla and Salt Range, above 2000 feet. 
LEGUMINOSS. 
Acacia Arabica, L. Common over the district, but not above the altitude 
of 1000 feet. Yields valuable timber, more especially for woodwork 
that is to be exposed to extremes of temperature with moisture, as 
that connected with wells. The branches make excellent fences; 
the soft leaves, flowers, and fruit yield fodder for cattle; the bark 
is used for tanning, and making country spirits; the small wood for 
charcoal; and the gum is valuable. It is called “ Keekur ” by the 
natives, and of it we have two varieties :— 
Var. cupressina, which, from its peculiar form, can be distin- 
guished miles off ; aud SS 
Var. spina albida, in which the tree is covered with large white 
spines, : 
eburnea, Willd. Salt Range, not common. 
—— Farnesiana, Willd. Cultivated. Flowers chiefly during the cold 
weather, with a strong, sweet perfume. : 
——— modesta, Wall. “ Phulai.” The timber is of great value, from its 
durability and hardness, for cog-wheels, &c. Grows as a character- 
istic shrub over the low ranges of hills, supplying a large portion of 
the firewood used in the district. 
Albizzia Lebbek, Benth. Cultivated tree called ** Sirrus." 
Alhagi Maurorum, DC. 
Alysicarpus nummularifolius, DC. 
Argyrolobium roseum, Jaub. & Sp. 
uniflorum, Jaub. § Sp. Mount Tilla, common. 
Astragalus leucocephalus, Benth. On the Salt Range at 2000 feet above 
the sea-level, common. 
—— multiceps, Wall. Characteristic of the low ranges of hills. 
—— tribuloides, Del. 
(species). 
Bauhinia variegata, L. Cultivated. Called “ Kochnar.” 
Butea frondosa, Roxb. Called ** Dhak,” and also “ Plass.” Is charecteriatié 
of the Ravine-country: much ground on which this grew is being 
reclaimed. The wood is used for firewood; the bark of the root is 
made into rope; the exuded resin (Indian Kino) is used medi- 
cinally by the natives, as well as for tanning and as a mordant in 
dyeing ; the flowers as a dye ; the leaves for wrapping up the various 
commodities sold in a bazaar, as fodder for elephants, and bedding 
for cattle. 
