552 



A NATURALIST IN THE PACIFIC 



Derris uliginosa, and Scirpodendron costatum, the fruits of which only 

 float for weeks, and it is possible that they may have been unable to 

 reach there. 



NOTE 27 (page 49) 



THE INTRUDERS INTO THE BEACH-FLORA FROM THE INLAND PLANTS 



OF TAHITI 



Drake del Castillo mentions several, such as species of Boerhaavia, that 

 could only be occasional intruders ; but it is noteworthy that Gardenia 

 tahitensis appears to be a genuine recruit from inland. The xerophilous 

 habit of the Pacific Gardenias and their station, usually near the coast,, 

 however, would render this possible. 



NOTE 28 (page 52) 

 THE LITTORAL PLANTS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS 



* There are three endemic species here included which are preceded by E. Two species preceded 

 by P are confined to Polynesia. Most of the plants are at present typically littoral, though often also 

 occurring inland. 



t All fruits or seeds, an inch or over in size, that could not have been transported to Hawaii by lirds 

 are regarded as large. 



