332 CYDONIA. 



of wliicli arc intonscly bitter, and arc sometimes used by the Chilians to euro 

 intermittent ft>vers. 



6. Mdr^yrinirjuis, one species of whicli, (M. setosus,) is a native of arid hills 

 in Brazil, with white, pearl-like fruit, resembling that ol the mistletoe, but diller- 

 ent from it, in liaving a grateful acid taste. 



7. Ccrroc(ir/>i/s, a genus comprising the C. fothergilloidcs, a tree native of 

 Mexico, with elliptic, coriaceous, glabrous leaves, and conspicuous flowers and 

 fruit. 



