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It seldom bears fruit, which is a thick round pod, contain- 

 ing many seeds. 



Near the sea is found another species of this tree ; it grows 

 very tall, and generally bears plenty of pods. 



It is said that a very small quantity of the inner bark of 

 the roots of this plant is a most virulent poison. On wound- 

 ing the tree, a great quantity of milky juice runs out, which 

 tastes very acrid, and is probably one of the poisons used by 

 the Indians on their arrows. 



28. Ccenocarpus erecta, L Button-Tree. 



In sandy places near the sea, we find the button-tree, 

 growing to a middle size. The bark is rough, and furrowed. 

 The branches are long and spreading, and well shaded with 

 deep green leaves. The blossoms are button-like and white, 

 the berries, oval and of unequal surface. The tree makes a 

 good building timber. 



29. Chrysophyllum cainito. — Star Apple. 



The star apple-tree is of themiddle size, and sends forth many 

 spreading branches. The leaves on the upper side are green, 

 on the under side of a reddish brown colour, and glisten like 

 silk. 



The blossoms are numerous, small and yellow ; they appear 

 in July, and the fruit is ripe in March following. 



Star apples are larger than European apples ; some are 

 green, others red; when ripe, they are soft, but do not drop off 

 the tree like other fruit, for they dry up and wither. 



This is reckoned amongst our best fruits. Its jelly is rich, 

 and tastes very pleasant. The seeds are flat, black, smooth, 

 and shining. 



The bark of the tree is furrowed longitudinally, and 

 cracked across like the Peruvian bark ; but has not its taste 



