140 THE NATURALIST IN BERMUDA. 
There is also a giant species of Arrow-root (Canna 
coccinea), the product of which is known by the name of 
Tous le Mois.” 
Curascoa Swallow-wort, or Bastard Ipecechuana (A scle- 
pias curassavica). The favourite food of the caterpillar of 
Danais archippus. 
Mexican Argemone, or Prickly Yellow Poppy (Argemone 
Mexicana). The native Bermudians dye silk ribbons, &e., 
with the blossoms of this plant. 
Iris-leaved Sisyrinchium, or Bermudiana (Sisyrinchiwm 
Bermudiana). Wild among rocks and sage bushes. 
Azure Convolvulus (Convolvulus mil). A brilliant annual, 
spreading over trees of eight, or ten feet in height. Seeds 
abundantly. | 
There is a long trailing species common on the sea shore, 
with a blossom somewhat similar to C. major, known by the 
name of “bay bean.” 
West India Vervain (Verbena Stachytarpheta). 
Grape Vine (Vitis vinifera). White and red. 
Great American Aloe (Agave Americana). Blossoms 
freely. 
Barbadoes Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis). The bitter juice of 
this plant is sometimes prepared for exportation. 
Common Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarium). In gar- 
dens only. 
Yucca glorioso, “Spanish Bayonet,” with its splendid pa- 
nicles of white bell-shaped flowers. 
The large Marsh Fern—growing among the mangroves 
of Chief Justice Butterfield’s pond. 
The common Fern—to be met with ovenyy iene 
The Maiden’s-hair Fern—which adorns the shady side of 
