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pentine exudes from the stem of this species. P. 
vera, L., is inserted already among the timber-trees. 
Pisum sativum, L.*—The Common Pea. Mediter- 
ranean countries, and Western Asia. This annual, 
of daily use, could hardly be left disregarded on. thig 
occasion. Suffice it to say, that the herbage, as a nu- 
tritious fodder, deserves more attention than it re- 
ceives. The green fruit contains Inosit-sugar and 
Cholesterin-fat. A second species, P. Aucheri, Jaub. 
and Spach., which is perennial, occurs in alpine ele- 
vations on the Taurus. - . 
Plectocomia Himalayana, Griffith. — Sikkim, up to 
7,000 feet. This Rattan-palm requires moist forest- 
land. Its canes are not durable, but this palm is an 
object worthy of horticulture, and would prove the 
hardiest among its congeners. 
Poa angustifolia, L. (P. serotina, Ehrh., P. fer- 
tilis, Host.) — Europe, North Asia, North America. 
A perennial pasture-grass, allied to P. nemoralis. An 
excellent grass for moist meadows and river-banks. 
Poa aquatica, L. (Glyceria aquatica, Sm.) — Eu- 
rope, North and Middle Asia, North America. This 
conspicuous water - grass attains a height of 6 feet. 
It is perennial, and deserves naturalization in our 
swamps. 
Poa Brownii, Kunth. (Eragrostis Brownii, Nees. )— 
Tropical and Eastern extra-tropical Australia, extend- 
ing rather widely through our colony. It is here 
mentioned as a valuable perennial species, keeping 
beautifully green in our driest Summers, even on 
poor soil. The section Eragrostis, of the genus Poa, 
contains numerous species in the hotter parts of the 
globe. Of these many would doubtless be hardy here 
and prove of pastoral value. 
