96 List of the Plants of Chile. 
Lotus subpinnatus, Lag. Although De Candolle has lately placed 
this plant in the genus Anthyllis, giving it the name of A. Chilensis, 
it appears to me impossible to separate it from the Lotus. — Its size, 
and above all its legumes four times larger than its calyces, which 
are not swollen, are the facts I give at present in support of my opin- 
ion. The globulous tubercles which De Candolle says are found on its 
roots, are also met with in a species of Trifolium, as we shall hereaf- 
ter see. ‘This plant is common in sandy pasturages along rivers, and 
on hills. 
Luucuma obovata, Kunth. Lucuma de Coquimbo. This tree is 
cultivated in some gardens. The climate here (Santiago) is not fa- 
vorable to it. The fruit which is eaten comes from Coquimbo. 
Though generally esteemed, its taste is not very ——— and can- 
not be compared with that of the Achras oe ; a tree of the 
= $ mier , Sims. Common in thé sanc plains near 
Cale og, in as pastures. This interesting species, “on 
account of its size and the color of its flowers, merits cultivation. Its 
vulgar name is Alberjilla. The Artamuz of the gardens does not 
differ perhaps from the L. multiflorus, Desrouss. The stalk is fruti- 
cose ; it flourishes nearly throughout the year; it is appreciated for 
the beautiful color of its many flowers. : 
Luzula. DC. The species which I have met in the pastures of 
the mountains near Leona, is doubtless the L. interrupta, Desv. 
Luzuriaga cordata, Bertero. It grows among the stones in arid 
places in the plains. It is herbaceous; its root is terminated: by a 
tubercle ; the stalk is prostrate and the leaves cordiform. All o 
characters distinguish it from known species. 
Lychnis Chalcedonica. L. Escarapela, cultivated in seen for 
the beauty of its flowers, which are disposed in clusters, and whose 
color is either bright red, or rose, or white. The variety with dou- 
ble flowers is most esteemed, but is not so common. ‘The L. gran- 
diflora, Jacq., should be introduced, as it is much more beautiful. ” 
Lyecium Chilense. Miers. A very branchy shrub which grows ia 
_ bramble fields, on the banks of the Maipu, in Leona, and in the neigh- 
borhood of Santiago. It does not differ from L. obovatum, R. and 
P., except in the smallness and form of its leaves, and may be per: 
haps only a variety. i 
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