22 COL. GRANT—BOTANY OF THE 5РЕКЕ AND GRANT EXPEDITION. 
scrubbers made of its wood. Msambarao (Krapf), a kind of stone-fruit, not unlike а large 
‚ damson (Steere). А 
M’zanza (Kin.), probably a Protea. King-geezzee (Keeao), which see. Flowers very large and hand- 
some; they are worn in wreaths by the natives. On the 17th Dec. came on a tree 10 feet high, 
20 inches cire. of trunk, with charred bark, finely striated, and cutting red; wood white, with 
many open cells; in full flower each flower opened out flat to the sun as large as the largest 
sunflower. 
M’zazza (Kin.), Boscia salicifolia. Moderate-sized tree. Inflorescence terminal generally; stamina 
ten and upwards, they hang above and over the turned-down sepals; pistil elongates into a 
pointed knob. | 
M’zeema (Kin.), not determined. Tree with the trunk 6 feet in circumference; its leaves mashed make 
а black dye. Mzima=alive, sound (Steere). : 
Nákéetong'-oh (Kin.), Withania somnifera. Found near old habitations. Scarlet fruit, with white three- 
cornered seeds. "The natives beleve in this plant having certain charms; the Sultan of Ukuni 
had its roots hung over his door, for the purpose of bringing him many welcome visitors.. A 
Nubian, when asked what its properties were, replied by rubbing his naked arms, as if the plant 
had soothing qualities. 
Nakoma (Kig.), ? Ficus. One of the bark-cloth trees of Uganda. 
Namoonyew (Kis.), Musa, sp. А kind which is eaten boiled. 
Nanàha (Kis.), Datura stramonium. Its fibre is macerated and made into matting. . 
Nasihansha=gum (Krapf). 
N'deeree (Kin.), not determined. Тһе natives use the roots of this plant in fevers, by boiling the fibrous 
roots and drinking the water. 
Ndeezee (Kis.), Musa sapientum : ndizi=plantain (Krapf). This fruit, eaten off the tree, boiled, or made 
into wine, is the chief food of the people of Uganda, where vast quantities are required, as the po- 
pulation is large. 
Nduriasa= Krapf's cereals and vegetables. 
Neeno (Kigani), Hyptis spicigera. Strongly scented plant, cultivated at 3° М. lat. for its grain, which 
is eaten roasted. Oil is extracted from the black and red seeds. Our followers knew this to be a 
species of * Rehan,”=mint, namely а Hyptis. | 
Nganoo (Kis.), Triticum sativum. Not observed till reaching 15° N. lat., in Egypt, where it is cul- 
tivated by irrigation. Many parts between 2° and 15° N. lat. are admirably adapted for its 
growth. Ngano=wheat (Steere). 
Okra (—), Hibiscus esculentus. The “ bamea?” of the Arabs (Kirk). Grows to 14 feet high. 
Ookeendoo (Kis.), palm tree not above 6 feet high. The servants of traders, when at Karagweh, make 
sleeping mats with its leaves. Its presence is said to denote water; and this opinion is generally 
correct. M’kindu=a palm made into mats (Steere). t 
Qokömbe (Kis.), not determined, but described as a rubber climber, like its “ brother 
(which see), Landolphia florida. Keekömbe=a cup in Kis. 
Ooleysee (Kis.), Eleusine coracana. Å common and useful grain in Central Africa. Its flour, mixed 
with that of Andropogon sorghum, makes a pleasantly bitter drink after fermentation ; and bread 
from it is agreeably acid, but when made into porridge it is a failure. It is sown in ridges with 
_ Other grains, or broadcast, and is reaped early in December. 
åndeh (Kis.), Voandzeia subterranea,=" Joogoo," which see. А round, shrivelled-like, hard-husked 
white kind of bean, the size of a monster pea. When boiled, the first water must be dium; 
away. Very tough, rather nutritious, but flatulent. Sown with Indian corn in ridges. Flower 
yellow, at the root of the plant, where the pod develops under ground. 
Peereepeeree (—), Sorindeia madagascariensis. Lofty tree, 8 feet circ. of stem, with dark green foliage. 
the M’hoongo ` 
