OILS. 287 
10. Terminalia Catappa, Linn., N.O., Combretacez, Muell. 
Cens., p. 50. 
“Country Almond” (India). 
The kernels of the nuts of this tree produce over 50 per cent. 
of a peculiarly bland oil. (Drury.) It is edible and pleasant 
tasted, but if kept for any time deposits a large quantity of stearine. 
It has been suggested as a substitute for almond oil. This plant is 
not endemic in Australia. 
Queensland. 
