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172. Rhagodia parabolica, 2.Br., N.O., Chenopodiacex, B.FI., 
Ww, 153: 
A “ Salt-bush.” 
This bush yields, according to Mr. Stephenson, who accom- 
panied Sir Thomas Mitchell in one of his expeditions, as much as 
2 ozs. of salt by boiling 2 lbs. of leaves. 
Travellers in the interior have found these salt bushes 
exceedingly useful as vegetables. Sir Thomas Mitchell relates that 
after twice boiling the leaves a few minutes in water to extract 
the salt, and then an hour in a third water, they formed a tender 
vegetable resembling spinach. 
South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. 
173. Rhamnus vitiensis, Bexth., (Syn. Dallachya  vitiensis, 
F.v.M.; Colubrina vitiensis, Seem.), N.O., Rhamnez, B.FI1., 
i, 413. Dallachya vitiensts, in Muell. Cens., p. 60. 
*‘ Murtilam,” of the aboriginals. 
The berries, which are a quarter of an inch in diameter, are 
edible. 
Queensland. 
174. Rubus Gunnianus, Yovk., N.O., Rosacez, B.FI., ii., 430. 
This plant yields the best native fruit in Tasmania (R. C. 
Gunn.), though perhaps that is not saying much. 
Tasmania. 
175. Rubus rosefolius, Swcth, (Syn. R. roseflorus, Roxb.; R. 
eglanteria, Tratt.; R. pungens, Cambess.; R. Sikkimensis, 
Or 2.), N.O., Rosacez, B.FI., il, 431. 
** Native Raspberry.” ‘‘ Neram” of the aboriginals. 
Baron Mueller says, ‘‘ This shrub bears in woody regions an 
abundance of fruits of large size, and these early and long in the 
season.” 
The Australian species of Ruwdus are for the most part insipid, 
with a mawkish, granular taste, and with a trace of astringency. 
They are encouraging to look at, but extremely disappointing to 
taste. 
Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. 
