No. 404, 
DIOSMA CRENATA. 
Class. Order. 
PENTANDRIA | MONOGYNIA. 
A native of the Cape: it was introduced 
in the year 1774. It formsa thin branching 
shrub, flowering with us in March. The 
blossoms are delicate: they come out at 
the ends of short, opposite, lateral shoots. 
The leaves are notched, and full of small 
transparent punctures, particularly at the 
gis between each venti 
Th He smell of the 
strong, and it is said to be one of the kinds 
called Bucku by the Hottentots, and used by 
them to besmear their skins, in order to 
save themselves from the annoyance of 
insects. It seems well adapted for 
purpose, although it must be confessed that 
to enjoy this advantage, the sense of smel- 
ling must in a great measure be sacrificed. 
Houttuyn observes that the plant has 
the appearance of Betula nana, also that it 
has a very powerful and agreeable balsamic 
smell. 
