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70. Pomaderris racemosa, ook., N.O., Rhamnez, B.FI., i., 421. 
The leaves when chewed or soaked are found to be slightly 
mucilaginous. This explains the fondness that stock have for 
this plant. It always seems fresh and green, and stands stocking 
well. (S. Dixon.) 
All the colonies except Western Australia and Queensland. 
71. Psoralea tenax, Zzzd/., N.O. Leguminosz, B.FI., ii., 193. 
Considered a good fodder by some. (Bailey.) 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
72. Pterigeron adscandens, Benth., N.O., Composite, B.FI., iii., 
533- 
Specimens of this plant have been frequently sent to Brisbane 
as a poison herb. (Bailey.) 
Queensland and Northern Australia. 
73- Rhagodia spp., N.O., Chenopodiacez, B.FI., v., 151 et seq. 
“ Salt-bushes.” 
These plants are palatable to sheep and cattle on account of 
the salt which they contain, nearly two ounces having been 
obtained from two pounds of leaves. They are all more or less 
useful, but the two following are perhaps best known. 
74. Rhagodia Billardieri, R. Brown, (Syn. R. baccata, Mog. ; 
Chenopodium baccatum, Labill.; R. Candolleana, Mog.) ; 
N.O., Chenopodiacez, B.Fl., v., 152. 
This is an important bush for binding moving sand on sea- 
shores. (Mueller.) It is eaten by stock. 
All the colonies. 
ec. Rhagodia parabolica, R.Br., (Syn. BR. reclinata, A. Cunn.) ; 
N.O., Chenopodiacez, B.FI., v., 153. 
“ Salt-bush.” 
This plant is relished by stock. 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
