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or of Lama, is probably that which Molina has described, under the 
appellation of Citrus Chilensis; Steudel and Sprengel cite it, but 
De Candolle has intentionally omitted it. It does not differ from the 
C. Aurantium, except in the small size of all its parts, and particu-. 
larly of the fruit, which is spherical; the petioles are shorter and 
scarcely marginate. Otherwise it is the same as C. Jurantium, and 
I believe it is only a variety. There is no indigenous species of Ci- 
trus in Chile. — “7 
Cladonia pyvidata. Spr. On rocks and at the foot of large trees 
in woods. There are many varieties, one considered as such ap- 
pears rather to be a different species. The name of calchacura is 
given to all Lichens which grow on trees and rocks. 
Clavaria Helvola. Var. Aurantia. Pers. (Myc. Europ.) A 
‘moss which is found on walls. and on the sides of drains, in shady 
and humid situations. I have seen another species on the bark of 
decayed trees. It is very small, as white as snow, and has a spiral 
It appears new. 
Coccoloba sagittifolia, Ortega, is a very common shrub in the 
ains, on the heights, near roads and other, places. It is called 
Quilo. Children eat its ripe fruit, which, though small, is very 
agreeable. Its root is employed as a medicine, and its wood as fuel. 
Cocos Chilensis. Molina. ‘The most majestic tree of Chile, call- 
ed Palma. de coco. It is only found at particular points, at the foot 
of mountains. This palm does not belong to the genus Cocos of 
Linneus. It differs from the Jubea Spectabilis, H. B. and Kunth, 
in some well marked characteristics; I have thought that a genus 
should be made of it, to be dedicated to the memory of the cele- 
brated Molina, a compliment that every Chilian will view with satis- 
faction, since this author has every right to the gratitude of his coun 
ymen. The different genera which have been dedicated to him, 
have all been referred by modern botanists to others previously es- 
tablished. ‘The Molinea of Commerson should have been preserv- 
ed, but M. Ad. Brongniart has followed him and given it the name 
_of Retanilla, by which term the species which compose it are desig- 
hated. I will call it Molina micrococos, and in time will. give its 
description. I conceive it to be useless to speak of the utility and 
(ualities of this tree, since all are acquainted with its abundant fruit, 
and the syrup (miel de palma) which is used, as also of the several 
Purposes to which it is applicable... The leaves are employed for 
thatching, Its extraordinary hard and incorruptible wood may af- P 
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