bristles, 2 seeded.—he margins of rivers and streams in the Meccan; the 
roots appear to possess the same properties as the common liquorice, and 
may form a good substitute. (Dr. Gibson, ) 
196. ALHAGI. Tourn. Diadelphia Decandria. — 
The Arabic name altered. ; 
382. A. Mavrorum, w, & 4. 714. Manna Hebraica. Don. Hedysarum al- 
hagi. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 344. 
Jowasseg—shrubby; leaves obovate; flowers purple, common in Guzerat 
and S. M. Country. (Mr. Law.) native also of Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia 
&c, The Hebrew or Persian Manna exudes from its leaves and branches, Inv 
the hot season when almost all the smaller plants die, this sends forth leaves 
and flowers. (Dr. Gibson.) 
It is also found throughout Scinde. (Dr. Burnes. K. H.) 
197. _ALYSICARPUS. pc. Diadelphia Decandria. 
Alysis—a chain, Karpos—fruit; the legume is composed of several 1 seed- 
ed joints. Z 
383. A. NumMuLARIFOLIus. w. & A. 716. Burm. Zey. t. 49. f. 1. 
A shrubby plant; common in cultivated places; flowers purple. 
394. A. BupLeurIFoLIus. w. & a. 718. Hedysarum bupleurefolium. Rox. 
Cor. t. 194. Bot. Mag. ¢,; 1722. 
Suffruticose; leaves linear lanceolate, flowers red in terminal spikes. 
Hare’s ear leaved Alysicarp. 
385. A. STYRACIFOLIUS. w. & A, 720. 
Shrubby; flowers in terminal spikes; red ; appear in September and October. 
3386. A, BeELGAUMENsIS. Wight Icones. No. 5¢. 92. 
A new species, discovered by Mr. Law on the Ram Ghaut; flowers in Sep- 
tember. 
Susp-Trise 4, VICIAE., 
198. CICER. Tourn. Diadelphia Decandria. 
. 
Kikus—strength; in allusion to the nourishing properties of the pulse. 
The Roman Family of Ciceros probably derived their name from it. Gaert 
t, 121, Lam. ¢. 632. 
387. C. ARIETINUM. Ww. & A. 723. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 324. Bot. Mag, t. 2274, 
Chickpea, Hurburree.—Chunna.—Gram.—extensively cultivated in some parts 
ot the Deccan and Goozerat for feeding horses with.—Nothing looks more 
beautiful than a luxuriant field in full blossom, glistening with dew. 
Dr. Christie in Madras Journal of Science, No. 13. mentions that an acid 
(oxalicacid,) exudes from all parts of the plant, which is collected by the Ryorts 
and usedin their curries instead of vinegar, 
199. ERVUML.L. Diadelphia Decandria. 
Said to be derived from a Celtic word, signifying tilled land. Gaert. ¢. 151. 
Lam. ¢. 634. 
388. E. Lens. w. & aA, 724. Cicer lens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 324. 
The Lentil or Mussoor:—commonly cultivated. It was known to the Greeks 
by the name of Fhakos, and has been in estimation as a pulse ever since the 
days of Esau. (See Genesis C. 25, v. 24. Septuagint Version.) 
200. PISUM. L. Diadelphia Decandria. 
From the Celtic, fora pea. Gaert. ¢. 152. Lam, ¢. 633. 
389. P, SATIVUM: De. prod, 2.368. 
Common pea;---cullivated in gardens, during the cold season. Its native coun- 
ry is unknown. 
