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1. E. GLUTINOSUM Benth. Corolla pale or 

 bluish. — Chaparral and chemisal. Summer. 



An exceedingly variable species. The res- 

 inous exudation of the joung branches and 

 leaves has a bitter, somewhat aromatic taste. 

 The plant is called '' Yerba Santa.'' It acts as a 

 mild diuretic, and was used as such by the old 

 inhabitants of California. At present consid- 

 erable quantities are exported, partly for jne- 

 dicinal purposes,|'partly as a harmless and 

 agreeable substitute for hops in brewing cer- 

 tain varieties of beer, especially porter. 



2. Romanzoffia Cham. 



Corolla salver-shaped. Style entire, Stigina 

 capitate. Ovary incompletely 2- celled, go-ovu- 

 late. Capsule ovate, loeulicidal. Seeds oc, 

 very small. — If!. Inflorescence loosely circin- 

 ate. 



1. R. SiTCHENSis Bongard. Corolla pale. — 

 Sunnyside. Paper Mill Creek. Spring. 



3. Emmenanthe Benth. 



Calyx 5-parted. Sinuses naked; lobes equal. 

 Corolla campanulate, persistent. Ovary incom- 

 pletely 2-celled, co-ovulate. Stigma 2-cleft. — 

 0. Inflorescence circinato. Flowers yellow. 



1. E. PENDULIFLORA Benth. Corolla cream- 

 colored. — Livermore. Summer. 



