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260° List of the Planis of Chile. 
tiago, which appears to be the fostratum; Cav. the other in the san- 
dy meadows along the Cachapual Boing to ees This last is 
Escallonia. Matis. _ Three species are known : the hipa (E.ru- 
bra, Pers.) and Corontilla, (E. resinosa, Pers.) These two trees 
_ grow in the woods on the hills. The last is very pretty when in flow- 
er. The racemes, hard and almost cylindrical, resemble a small 
ear of corn, and hence the valgar name. It would look well i in gar- 
ens. I have seen a variety w with velvety leaves on the heights of 
Taguatagua. ‘The wood is useful for some kinds of work, but itis 
not much appreciated. The leaves are employed in medicine, for 
baths and vapors. The lun fb. thyrsoidea.. Bertero,) grows in 
woods near rivers. Its vas is s solid ageteh it is not used. lis e 
mountains. I call it E. Chilense. It is pre 
E. Chilense, ges, is only a synonym. 
jerva. Pers i 
Eniphorbia Lathyris. L. Vulgarly, tiertaro contrarayo$ 
of Europé which is not rare in ep 
and should be exhibited only with the greatest precau ral ca 
— (E. Sepyllifolia. L.) is indigenous, and grows on the si des of 
and fields in sandy situations. It is employed as a purgative. 
ls infusion is given in certain urin ary affections. 
eautiful and small play very 
ainda’ in the meadows, near ri ers, and on the hills. It rese 
bles the E. pusillum, D. C. and quadrangulare.. dca 
_ be continued. 
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*IT met by chance witha branch belonging to a species of this 
loaded san flowers, and appeare ed to be recen tly torn from the tree. 
h thorns as was also the branch. 
garden in the capital. I have searched for it in vai E i 
sant, it was impossible to determine it. 1 think, howev 
Mexico, whence the seed has been brought. The elegan s ntiago 
flower make it worthy of a place in flower gardens. Since the Sheuite mf sg waa 
does not prevent its culture, I would advise the owner of the tre to sow 
sr divide them among. amateurs. 
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