282 Select Plants for Industrial Culture and 



one of the best Ledge-plants in India, together with Dodonaea viscosa 

 (Linne) and Odina Wodier (Roxburgh). A fragrant essence was 

 distilled from the flowers already by the ancient Egyptians and 

 Israelites [Dr. G-. Watt]. 



Leersia hexandra, Swartz. 



Africa, South- Asia, warmer parts of America and Australia. 

 Found by Mr. Bailey to be one of the most relished by cattle among 

 aquatic grasses of East- Australia. In the Philippines regularly cul- 

 tivated for fodder in the manner of rice. L. Gouini (Fournier) is a 

 Mexican species. 



Leersia oryzoides, Solander. 



Middle and South-Europe, various parts of Asia, Africa and 

 America. A perennial rather rough swamp-grass. Other Leersias 

 from both hemispheres are deserving of introduction, if even only for 

 the benefit of waterfowl. These plants can however become obstruc- 

 tive on rice-fields. 



Leitneria Ploridana, Chapman. 



Salt marshes of Florida. The wood of this shrub is almost as 

 light as cork, instead of which it can to some extent be used. Ought 

 to be available also for Solah-hats. 



Leonotis Leonurus, R Brown. 



South-Africa. The foliage of this highly ornamental bush 

 deserves attention for therapeutic purposes, as, according to 

 Professor MacOwan, the leaves, when used like tobacco, are highly 

 stimulative. 



Leontioe th.alictroi.des, Linn. (Caulophyllum thalictroides, Michaux.) 



North- America. "Blue Cohosh," or " Pappoose-root." A 

 perennial herb, the root of which is in medicinal use. The 

 resin, extracted from the root, contributes the caulophyllin as an 

 emnienagogu e. 



Liepidium latifolium, Linne. 



Europe, North-Africa, Middle- and North- Asia. A perennial 

 herb, of peppery acridity, used for some select sauces. 



Lepidium sativum, Linn. 



The " Cress." Orient. Annual. Irrespective of its culinary 

 value, cress is of use as one of the remedies in cases of scurvy. 

 Seeds will keep for several years. Active principle : a volatile oil 

 and the bitter lepidin. The crisp-leaved variety preferentially reared. 

 Seeds a substitute for those of mustard [Wittstein]. May spread 

 beyond control in winterless climes. 



