THE AMKRICAN BOTANIST 35 



found to I)c a *(luc(>si<lc and therefore not likely to compete 

 with suJ,^'lr in the markets of the world. The hehavior of this 

 plant, hiiwe\er is quite i)ul inlu ihe shade hy a meniher of the 

 Sapotaceae named Synscpahiiii (htlcifcndii from tropical 

 Africa. This species has herry-like fruits resemhling olives, 

 which at maturity are dull red with a thin soft pulp. When 

 this fruit is eaten it has the property- of making even the most 

 acid suhstances taste sweet and this peculiar effect is said to 

 last for an entire day. 



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