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Oxalis crassicaulis, Zuccar. 



Peru. This seems one of the best of those Woodsorrels, 

 which yield a tuberous edible root. Amongst others O. 

 tuberosa, Mol. and O. succulenta, Barn, from Chili, as well as 

 0. carnosa Mol. and 0. conorrliiza Jacq. from Paraguay, 

 might be tried for their tubers. 



Pachyrrhizus angulatus, Rich. 



From Central America rendered spontaneous in many 

 tropical countries. A climber, the horizontal starchy roots 

 of which attain a length of 8 feet and a thickness of many 

 inches. It requires rich soil. The root is edible, though 

 inferior to Yam. Prom the stems a tough fibre is obtained. 

 The plant proved hardy at Sydney. 



Paliurus ramosissinms, Poir. (P. Aulletia, Schult.) 



China and Japan. A thorny tree, which could be utilized 

 for hedging. 



Paliurus Spina Christ!, Mill. (P. aculeatus, Lam.) 



The Christ Thorn. From the Mediterranean Sea to Nepaul. 

 A deciduous bush or finally tree, which can be trimmed into 

 hedges. 



Panicum amarum, Elliot. 



North America. A perennial species, fit to be grown on 

 drifting coast-sand. 



Panicum barbinode, Trinius. 



Brazil. Valuable as a fodder-grass. 



Panicum ciliare, Retzius. 



From South Europe and Southern Asia spread through all 

 countries with a warm climate, but apparently also indi- 

 genous in East Australia. It readily disseminates itself on 

 barren ground, and is likely to add to the value of our 

 desert-pastures, although it is annual. Stock relish this 

 grass. P. sanguinale, L. and P. glabrum, Graudin, are allied 

 species. 



Panicum Crus-Galli, L. 



The Barn-yard Grass. Occurring now in all warm countries, 

 but probably of Oriental origin, as it seems not recorded in 



