LEGUMINOSZE. 423 
E solution of both, and this rendered the separation an insuper- 
able difficulty. 
Wars and Kamala compared :— 
os 
a Wars. Kamala. 
4 Resinous colouring matter 72°83 78°19 
7 Albuminous matter, &c . 8:20 7°34 
Cellulose ...... 9°50 7°14 
Waters. 66ccce tcc ae 3°44 3°49 
Ash (principally sand) ..s..02....00.2. 6°08 3°84, 
Volatile oil trace trace 
100-00 100-00 
As a dye the colouring matter of Wars is less in quantity 
i _ and inferior in quality to that of Kamala. Medicinally, itis used 
by the Arabs to care scaly eruptions of theskin. (See Kamala.) 
FLEMINGIA TUBEROSA, Dai:. 
Hab.—tThe Concan. 
Vernacular.—Birmova (Mar). 
3 History, Uses, &c.—A small trailing herb common in 
_ ‘grassy places after the rainy season; it has trifoliate leaves 
_ Studded with minute golden glands, and bears small purple pea- 
_ like flowers; the pods contain a single black seed which is 
_ almost round. The tuberous roots are eaten by the country — 
_ people either raw or roasted, and are considered useful as a 
or country liquor, but they appear to be equally, if not more, effi- 
cient when taken raw. At the country fairs and markets the 
tubers are often offered for sale at the end of the rainy season, 
in small baskets containing a pound or so each. 
Description.—The tubers are ovoid-oblong, tapering toa ce 
Point at the lower end, from two to two and a half inches in 
removed by friction, exposing a smooth white surface, _ When 
length ; the outer skin is of a dark-brown colour and is easily 
