KALABAS — KAMMIE- 45 



The cultivated kalabash, which is used as a receptacle for 

 water, is Lagenaria vulgaris* (Cucurbitaceae). 

 Kalkgras v. Grasses. 



Kalkoen 'belletje. Sutherlandia frutescens. So called on 



account of the bright scarlet flowers. 

 „ 'gift. PhysaUs minima* 

 „ 'slurp. Amarantus paniculatus. About gardens. 



Kalkoentje. Gladiolus alatus (western districts). G. hicolor 

 is the Geel — , and G. formosus the Paars — . 

 G. orchidiflorus, the Groen (or vaal) — (Clan William). 



Kalmus (Kalmoes). A name originally belonging to the sweei 

 flag (Acorus Calamus) from eastern Asia, now acclimat- 

 ized in Europe. The rootstock and its essential oil are 

 employed as carminatives. In S.A. several other plants 

 (Umbelliferae) with balsamic rhizomes now go by the 

 same name and are used for similar purposes, viz., in the 

 East Alepidea amatymhica and in the West Lichtensteinia 

 lacera. 



Kalossie (Klossie, Galossie). Several species of Ixia. Geel — 

 /. maculata; Groen — I. viridiflora; Rooi — /. ovata; 

 also Tritonia crocata; Wit — Sparaxis grandiflora var. 

 Liliago, while the variety atro-purpurea is the paars — . 

 The Klip — (Malmesbury) is Lachenalia tricolor and the 

 Zand — , L. ruMda. 



Kalver'bossie. Pelargonium sidoides. 



Kamassie'hout. Gonioma Kamassi. Contains a very bitter 

 principle. (Knysna). The wood a substitute for Cape box 

 (Buxus), but the exhalations of the fresh wood injurious 

 to the workers. 



Kamberoe (Kambroo) v. Baroe. 



Kameeldoorn. (Camel thorn). Acacia Giraffae. A stately 

 tree of the Kalahari region, with very hard, dark-brown 

 wood and nutritious pods. The Basterd — is A. spirocarpa 

 and the Vaal — A, haematoxylon. 



Kamfer'blaar. Pelargonium hetulinum. Cape Flats, etc. 

 „ 'bos. Tarchonanthus camphoratus (Vaalbos). Very 

 aromatic. In other parts (Cedar mts.) Diosma vulgaris 

 (used against toothache). 



Kamille v. Chamomile. 



Kammetje. Freesia refract a. v. Freesia. 



Kammie'bos. Cliff ortia stroMlifera. Flats. 



