HUMAN FOODS. II 
25. Bombax malabaricum, DC. (Syn. B. heptaphyllum, Cav.; 
Salmalia Malabarica, Schott.), N.O. Malvacez, B.FI., i., 
223. 
The ‘ Simool” tree or ‘f Malabar Silk-cotton’”’ tree of India. 
“The calyx of the flower-bud is eaten as a vegetable in India.” 
(Brandis.) 
Queensland and Northern Australia. 
26. Bowenia spectabilis, Hook., N.O. Cycadex, B.FL., vi., 254. 
“The yam-like rhizome is used largely for food by the natives.” 
(Bailey.) 
Queensland. 
27. Brasenia peltata, Pursh., (Syn. Hydropeltis purpurea, 
Mich.,) N.O. Nymphzacez, B.FI., i., 60. Cabomba peltata, 
#-v.M.; Muell. Cens., p. 1. 
This plant is considered nutritious in America, probably from 
the large grained starch it contains. 
Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. 
28. Buchanania arborescens, 2/ume (Syn. Condogeton arbor- 
escens, R.Br.,) N.O. Anacardiacez, Muell. Cens., p. 25. 
The “Little Gooseberry-tree” of Leichhardt. 
“The unripe fruits of this plant were gathered, and, when 
boiled, imparted an agreeable acidity to the water, and when thus 
prepared, tasted tolerably well. When ripe, they become sweet 
and pulpy, like gooseberries, although their rind is not very thick. 
This resemblance induced us to call the tree ‘the little gooseberry’ 
tree. It wasmuch esteemed by the natives.” (Leichhardt: Over- 
land Fourney to Port Essington, p. 479.) 
Queensland. 
29. Caladenia, spp., N.O. Orchidez, B.FI., vi., 376. 
“€ Spider Orchids.” 
These and other orchids have edible tubers. 
Throughout Australia. 
