Boerhaavia erecta Linnaeus. Nyctaginaceuxe. 
BATA-BATA. 
The succulent leaves of this spreading herb are used 
for spinach. They are one of the constituents of the dish 
called calalon. 
Petiveria alliacea Linnaeus. Phytolaccaceae. 
Conca Roor. 
Although the specific name suggests the odor of this 
plant, the leaves are sometimes dried for tea by the 
natives. 
Annona muricata Linnaeus. Annonaceae. 
SOURSOP. 
The fruit is used in making sherbet. 
Annona glabra Linnaeus. Annonaceae. 
Bonya, Dog Apple. 
This fruit is eaten even though it is not esteemed as 
highly as that of other members of the genus. (See also 
under wood). 
Annona squamosa Linnacus. Annonaceae. 
SUGAR APPLE. 
The fruit of this small tree is common and much ap- 
preciated, 
Leucaena glauca (L.) Bentham. Leguminosne. 
Witp TaMaRInpb. 
Horses feed on the leaves of this shrub when guinea 
grass gets old and unpalatable. If they get little else in 
their diet the hair of the tail and mane falls out, possibly 
because of some poison or because of some dietary de- 
ficiency. When the diet changes hair grows in again. This 
plant also provides wood. 
Cassia occidentalis Linnaeus. Leguminosae. 
STINKING WEED. 
