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(the Lime family) 

 A large tropical order, yielding valuable fibre. " Jute " is 

 obtained from Indian species, and is largely used in the manu- 

 facture of carpets and other fabrics. The wood of the lime 

 is easily worked, and the best in this country for carving. 



Tilia, L. 



T. vulgaris, Hayne. Lime-tree; Linden. (Crann Teile.) 

 Introduced. June. The inner bark furnishes " Russia 

 matting." 



LINAGES (the Flax family) 



A small order of herbs and shrubs characterised by the 

 tough fibre of the inner bark. 



Radiola, Hill. 



R. linoides, Roth. Allseed. Bare and stony sides of 

 paths. A minute annual ; July. 



Linum, L. 



A large genus, some species annuals and perennials 

 -with showy but short-lived flowers, in various colours. 



L. catharticum, L. Purging Flax. Caolach Miosa. Lion- 

 nam-Ban-Sith. Common in barren heaths and pastures. 

 Locally used for its cathartic properties. Ann., August. 



L. usitatissimum, L. Common Flax ; Linseed. Lion. 

 At one time largely cultivated for its fibre ; used locally in 

 the manufacture of linen. Ann., June. The seed is valu- 

 able for the oil it contains, and is largely used medicinally 

 and for feeding stock. 



GERANIACE^E (the Geranium family) 

 Particularly numerous in South-West Africa, they are 

 chiefly remarkable for the beauty of their flowers. Some 



