140 ‘AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
81. Solanum simile, 7.7.2, (Syn. S. laciniatum, var., R.Br. ; 
S. fasciculatum, F.v.M.); N.O., Solanacez, B.FI., iv., 448. 
Called ‘‘ Quena” by aboriginals in South Australia. 
Sheep feed on this plant. (Annie F. Richards in Proc. R.S., 
S.A., iv. 136.) 
All the colonies except Tasmania and Queensland. 
82. Sterculia diversifolia, G. Doz., (Syn. Brachychiton popul- 
neum, R.Br. ; Paecilodermis populnea, Schott.) ; N.O., Stercu- 
liaceze, B.F1., i., 229. Brachychiton populneum in Muell. 
ens Dp. 15. 
‘‘Kurrajong,” or “ Black Kurrajong;” the “‘ Bottle Tree” of Victoria. 
Cattle and sheep are fond of the leaves and branches, and in 
some dry seasons have existed for long periods on scarcely any- 
thing else. In parts of the Riverina (New South Wales) the trees 
are cut down as required for this purpose. (General Report, 
Sydney International Exhibition, 1879.) 
Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. 
83. Swainsonia Spp., N.O., Leguminose, B.F1., ii., 216 et seq. 
“‘ Native Indigos.”’ 
These plants are reputed poisonous to stock. The active 
principle does not appear to have been isolated, as it only exists 
during certain stages of growth (prior to flowering) of the plant, 
and it seems to be decomposed on drying the plant. The real 
nature of the poison will, therefore, probably remain undetermined 
until such time as a chemist can work at the plant on the spot, or 
take steps to receive a perfectly fresh supply of it. 
Throughout the colonies. 
84. Swainsonia galegifolia, R.Br., (Syn. S. Oshornit, Moore; 
Vicia galegifolia, Andr.; Colutea galegifolia, Sims); N.O., 
Leguminose, B.FI1., ii., 217. 
“Darling Pea,” ‘‘ Indigo Plant.” 
This is a dreaded plant from the great amount of loss it has | 
inflicted on stock-owners. Its effect on sheep is well known ; they 
separate from the flock, wander about listlessly, and are known to 
the shepherds as “ pea eaters,’ or “ indigo eaters.” When once a 
