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Ozogo (Fleurya interrupta). The common Stinging-nettle of the 
group. 
Ogogo-sina (Leucas decemdentata). Flowers white and, in general 
appearance, so like the above as to be called by the same term, and 
distinguished by its colour, “ sina,” white. It is remarkable that in 
country places in England a similar comparison is made by the people 
calling a white-flowered species of this tribe (Lamium album) a nettle. 
Ola, Olamea, Olapito, Olasina, Olavai (Chinchonacea). 
Oli. Another name for the “ Fena,” g. v. 
Olioli (Alsophilu lunulata). Called also “ Paogo," and on Manu'a 
* Pagóá." 
Pani. A small tree. Leaves whorled, small, shining, coriaceous, 
inversely heart-shaped.  Petioles erect, long. The juice of this tree 
is used by the natives for turning their hair brown. 
Papaono (Lauracea). A large tree. Leaves large, 11 in. by 6 in., 
oval, emarginate, dotted, exstipulate. Fruit baceate, oval, spice- 
scented. The natives run a number of these on a string, and wear 
them for a necklace. 
Paoga (Alsophila lunulata). The common name of the largest 
Tree-fern in Samoa (see **Olioli"). Used in the dry state as posts 
for houses and sheds. Caudex 15-20 feet (I have seen one 40-50 
feet), diameter 5—7 in. Stipites 14 feet long ; base 3 in. broad, 2 in. 
thick; width of fronds 5-6 feet. Circinate head and base of the 
` young fronds are covered with large, light beautiful scales, which make 
a most excellent stuffing for pillow or bed. Pith used formerly, in 
times of great scarcity, as food, and at other times as a delicacy for 
the sick. i 
Paogo (Pandanus odoratissimus). 
Patafatu (Euphorbiacea). A tree, 10-20 feet. Large stipules. 
A large, high tree, with roundish leaves ; the largeness 
of which render it remarkable. 
Pau. The name of a tree with large, sweetish fruit. 
Pilita. A creeper. Leaves digitate ; leaflets ovate-lanceolate. 
Polo. This is the collective name for several Solanaceae. 
Polo (Solanum sp-). Small, dark fruit. 
Polo-papalagi (Capsicum sp. plur.). 
Polo-vao (Solanum sp-)- Flower large, white. Fruit large, globu- 
lar, red. 
