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somewhat astringent and acid. It is much eaten by birds, 
and is a favourite food of the large bat or flying fox.” (Brandis.) 
New South Wales and Queensland, 
84. Eugenia myrtifolia, S/ms., (Syn. £. australis, Wendl. ; 
Fambosa australis, DC.; F. Thozetrana, F.v.M.), N.O.,. 
Myrtacee, B.FI., iii., 286. 
“ Brush Cherry,” or ‘‘ Native Myrtle.” 
The fruit is acid, and makes a good preserve. 
“The red juice of the fruit of this tree is similar in its pro- 
perties to that of red grapes. It contains free tartaric acid, cream 
of tartar, sugar, and red colouring matter very sensitive to the 
action of acids and alkalies. By fermentation it yields wine 
possessing a bouquet. The colouring matter, which is soluble in 
alcohol and ether-alcohol, but not in pure ether, is precipitated by 
lead-acetate, decolourised by reducing agents, and recovers its red 
colour on exposure to the air, just like litmus and the red colour 
of wine.” (De Luca and Ubaldini, in Watts’ Dict., vi., 1st 
Supp., 608.) 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
85. Eugenia Smithii, Porr., (Syr. Acmena floribunda, var. B. 
DC.; A. elliptica, Don; Myrtus Smithi7, Spreng.; Syzy- 
gium brachynemum, ¥.v.M.), N.O., Myrtacez, B. F., iii., 
283. 
“Lilly Pilly.’ Called ‘‘Tdgerail,” by the aboriginals of Illawarra 
(New South Wales); and ‘‘ Coochin-coochin,” by some Queensland 
aboriginals. 
The fruits are eaten by the aboriginals, small boys, and birds. 
_ They are formed in profusion, are acidulous, and wholesome, 
They are white with a purplish tint, and up to one inch in diameter. 
Victoria to Northern Australia. 
86. Eugenia Tierneyana, /.v d/., N.O., Myrtacez, B.FI., iii., 
284 | 
The fruit of this tree is used for jam making by the settlers. 
It is produced in very large quantities. 
Queensland. 
