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Laurus nobilis, Linné.* — Asia Minor. The War- 
rior’s Laurel of the ancients. The leaves are in much 
request for various condimenis, and the peculiar 
aroma of these bay-leaves cannot be replaced by any 
others, unless those of Lindera Benzoin. 
Leyssera gnaphalioides, Linné.—South Africa. <A 
_ perennial herb of aromatic scent and taste. Much used 
there as a medicinal tea. 
Lespedeza striata, Hook. and Arnott.*—China and 
Japan. An annual herb, which in North America 
has proved of great use. Mr. Meehan states it to be 
identical with the Hoop Koop plant, and that it has 
taken possession of much waste land in the Southern 
States. It grows there wonderfully on the hot, dry 
soil, and the cattle like it amazingly. 
Levisia rediviva, Pursh. — North - west America. 
The root of this herb is large and starchy, formerly 
extensively used by the native inhabitants, The plant 
deserves trial-culture. 
Liatris odoratissima, Willdenow.—Southern States 
of North America, A perennial herb occurring on 
swampy places. 
Libocedrus tetragona, Endlicher.* — Chile, as far 
south as Magellan’s Straits, especially in moist, moory 
localities. The wood, though soft and light, is resin- 
ous, and will resist underground decay for a century 
and more, like that of Fitzroya Patagonica ; for rail- 
way-sleepers this timber is locally preferred to any 
other (Dr. Philippi). 
Lindera Benzoin, Blume. — Irom Canada to the 
Gulf of Mexico, there called the spice - laurel. An 
aromatic bush, one of the hardiest of the order. The 
aroma of the foliage much like that of the bay-leaves, 
