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This tree also bears the name of the ‘‘ Sugar Gum” because 
of the sweetness of the leaves, which consequently are browsed 
upon by stock. It is a common tree in Tasmania, where it is 
called ‘‘ Cider Gum,” as an excellent cider is made from the sap 
taken from it in the springtime. 
Tasmania, the extreme south-eastern portion of South Aus- 
tralia, thence to Gippsland, and into New South Wales as far as 
Berrima. 
42. Eucalyptus pauciflora, Sieb., (Syn. £. coriacea, A. Cunn., 
the species name in B.Fl.; £. plebophylla, Fv.M.; £. sub- 
multiplinervis, Mig.; £. piperita, var. paucifiora, DC.; and 
£. procera, Dehn., perhaps); N.O. Myrtacez, B.FI., iii., 201. 
“White Gum,” “ Drooping Gum.” It is sometimes called ‘* Moun- 
tain Ash.” It possesses other vernacular names. 
The leaves of this tree are very thick, and in dry seasons are 
eaten by cattle. (Woolls.) possums have a predilection for 
the young foliage of this tree, so that they often kill trees of this 
species. 
Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. 
43. Euphorbia alsineeflora, @azl/., N.O., Euphorbiacee, B.FI., 
Vi., 49. 
This plant is said to be a dangerous poison-herb to sheep. 
The natural order is emphatically a poisonous one. 
Northern Australia. 
44. Euphorbia Drummondii, 2o/ss., N.O., Euphorbiacez, B.F1., 
Vi., 49. 
Called ‘‘ Caustic Creeper” in Queensland. Called ‘‘ Milk Plant ” and 
**Pox Plant” about Bourke. 
This weed is unquestionably poisonous to sheep, and has 
recently (Oct., 1887) been reported as having been fatal to a flock 
near Bourke, N.S.W. 
It has been observed that when eaten by sheep in the early 
morning, before the heat of the sun has dried it up, it is almost 
certain to be fatal. It is seldom eaten, except by travelling sheep, 
and when grass isscarce. Its effect onsheep is curious. The head 
