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Inspector of Stock to belong to this species. Its action is so 
powerful that no remedial measures seem to be of any avail. 
The only way to destroy the plant is to pull it up by the roots 
and burn it. 
In all the colonies. 
88. Trema aspera, Blume., (Syn. Celtis aspera, Brong ; Sponia 
aspera, Planch.); N.O., Urticez, B.FI., vi., 158. This, and 
other species of Trema recorded by Bentham, are all united 
by Baron Mueller under the typical Z. cannadina, Lour., 
(Vide Muell. Cens., p. 21.) 
*© Peach-leaved poison bush.” ‘‘ Elm.” “ Rough Fig.” A “ Kurrajong.” 
This shrub is firmly believed by some to be poisonous. It is 
likely very indigestible, as it produces an excellent strong fibre. 
(Bailey.) 
All the colonies except South and Western Australia. 
89. Trichodesma zeylanicum, .2r., (Syn. Pollichia zeylanica, 
F.v.M.); N.O., Boraginez, B.FI., iv., 404. P. zeylantca in 
Muell. Cens., p. 100. 
Baron Mueller recommends this plant as a fodder herb, 
stating that the dromedaries of Giles’ exploring party (1873-4) 
were found to be particularly partial to it. It is not endemic in 
Australia. 
All the colonies except Victoria and Tasmania. 
go. Trigonella suavissima, Zzndiey, N.O., Leguminose, B.FI., 
ii; 197. 
From its abundance in the neighbourhood of Menindie it is often 
called ‘‘ Menindie Clover.” It is the ‘‘ Australian Shamrock”’ of Mitchell, 
and the ‘‘ Calomba ” of the natives of the Darling. 
This perennial, fragrant, clover-like plant is a good pasture 
herb. Sir Thomas Mitchell (Three Expeditions) speaks of it in 
the highest manner as a forage plant on several occasions. 
Interior of Australia, from the Murray River and tributaries 
to the vicinity of Shark’s Bay, Western Australia. 
