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Zizyphus Spina Christi, Willdenow. 



Middle and North Africa, South- West Asia. Rather a hedge-plant 

 than a fruit bush. 



Zizyphus vulgaris, La Marck. 



Orient, particularly Syria, in the Himalayas up to 6,500 feet. A 

 small tree, well adapted for a temperate clime. Fruits scarlet, about 

 an inch long, with edible pulp ; they are known as South European 

 Jujubes. The allied Z. oxyphylla (Edgeworth) has a very acid 

 fruit. 



Zoysia pungens, Willdenow. 



Eastern and Southern Asia, East Australia. This creeping grass, 

 although not large, is important for binding coast-sands ; it will live 

 on saline soil. 



