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or of Lima, is probably that which Molina has described, under the 

 appellation of Citrus Chilensis; Steudel and Sprengel cite it, but 

 De CandoUe has intentionally omitted it. It does not differ from the 

 C. Aurantium, except in the small size of all its parts, and particu- 

 larly of the fruit, which is spherical ; the petioles are shorter and 

 scarcely marginate. Otherwise it is the same as C. Aicrantium, and 

 I beheve it is only a variety. There is no indigenous species of Ci- 

 trus in Chile. 



Cladonia pyxidata. Spr. On rocks and at the foot of large trees 

 in woods. There are many varieties, one considered as such ap- 

 pears rather to be a different species. The name of calchacura is 

 given to all Lichens which grow on trees and rocks. 



Clavaria Helvola. Var. Aurantia. Pers. {Myc. Europ.) A 

 moss which is found on walls and on the sides of drains, in shady 

 and humid situations. 1 have seen another species on the bark of 

 decayed trees. It is very small, as white as snow, and has a spiral 

 form. It appears new. 



Coccoloba sagittifoUa, Ortega, is a very common shrub in the 

 plains, on the heights, near roads and other places. It is called 

 (^uilo. Children eat its ripe fruit, which, though small, is very 

 agreeable. Its root is employed as a medicine, and its wood as fuel. 



Cocas Chilensis. Molina. The most majestic tree of Chile, call- 

 ed Palma de coco. It is only found at particular points, at the foot 

 of mountains. This palm does not belong to the genus Cocos of 

 Linnaeus. It differs from the Jubcea Spectabilis, H. B. and Kuntb, 

 in some well marked characteristics ; I have thought that a genus, 

 should be made of it, to be dedicated to the memory of the cele- 

 brated Molina, a compliment that every Chilian will view with satis- 

 faction, since this author has every right to the gratitude of his coun- 

 trymen. The different genera which have been dedicated to him, 

 have all been referred by modern botanists to others previously es- 

 tablished. The MoUncea of Commerson should have been preserv- 

 ed, but M. Ad. Brongniart has followed him and given it the name 

 of Retanilla, by which term the species which compose it are desig- 

 nated. I will call it MoUncea micrococos, and in time will give its 

 description. I conceive it to be useless to speak of the utility and 

 qualities of this tree, since all are acquainted with its abundant fruit, 

 and the syrup {miel de palma) which is used, as also of the several 

 purposes to which it is applicable. The leaves are employed for 

 thatching. Its extraordinary hard and incorruptible wood may af- 



