THE PLANT WOELD 



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Another slmib, or small tree, called Gdusalihj the natives, bore white 

 fcrumpet-shai)ed flowers, somewhat like four-parted morning-glories. 



A handsome native shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae. {Bikkia 3fariannensts). 



This proved to be Bikkia marimmensis, a Kubiaceous plant, the wood of 

 which is used by the natives of Guam for torches. (See figure.) 



Growing among the rocks are many cycads (Cycas circvialis) ; and 

 among the trees on the island are Carapa moluccensis, called " Lalanjug " 

 by the natives, the fruit of which contains a number of closely packed, 

 woody, angular seeds ; and Ochrocarpus obovalis, one of the principal 

 hard-wood trees of the island, called "Chopag" by the natives. 



