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462. A. Tomenrosa. w. & 4. 854. Mimosa tomentosa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 558. 
Hewur.---an armed tree, legume thin, linear, foliate.---very Common in 
Deccan and Kandesh Jungles, and always springing up in waste black soil. 
(Dr. Gibson.) abundant in the Sholapore districts.---looks like a stunted 
variety of the next species. (Mr. Law.) 
463. A. Arasica. w. & 4. 858. Mimosa Arabica, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 557. 
Rox. Cor. ¢. 149. Pluk. Alm. t. 221. f. 1. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 142, 
Babool tree;---common in the Deccan, where it thrives equally well ona 
black or red soil: Dr. Gibson some years ago suggested that plantations be 
made of it in the bare waste parts of the Deccan, both with the view of econo- 
mical purposes, and improving the climate. ‘It grows rapidly and requires no 
water. When covered with mound heads of yellow flowers it is a very orna- 
mental tree---Moore has happily introduced it inan Arabian scene. 
‘* Our rocks are rough, but smiling there 
The Acacia waves hee yellow hair 
Lonely and sweet, nor lov’d the less 
For flowering ina wilderness.” 
Lalla Rookh. 
There is a variety or distinct species in Kandesh called Ram Kanta---a 
tall erect growing broom-like tree; and another in the Buglana districts 
which abounds much more in gum than, the common Badool, and differs from 
it in the form and colour of its “Jeoumes. 
The seeds and pods of these “trees are of great value to the shepherd 
in the hot season, as food for his flock, when grazing Is scarce, (Dr. Gibson.) 
464. A. Leucopuiea. w. & a. 859. Mimosa leucophlea, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 
558. Rox. Cor. ¢. 150. 
A tree; armed. ---common in some parts of the S.M. Country, and in the 
Sholapore districts between the Bheema and Krishna.---A spirituous liquor 
is distilled from the bark, and in some places the trees are farmed on account 
of Government, (Mr. Law.). 
465. A, Pennata. w. & a. 860. Burm. Zey. 2. ¢. 1. 
A straggling scandent species.--banks of the Gutpurpa, near Duddi. (Mr. 
Law.) 
466. A. ConcinnA.w. & A. 861. Mimosa concinna. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 565. 
Burm. Zey. ¢.1. Pluk. ¢. 121. f.6. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 374. 
Chicakai.—a large scandent shrub covered with prickles. ---The thick succu- 
lent legumes are sold in the Bazar and asedassoap for washing the hair &c. 
they are also used by the Hindoos for marking the forehead: - the leaves are 
_ acid, and used in cookery instead of Tamarinds. N. 
467. A. Inrsta. w. & A. 863. Mimosa intsia. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 565. Rheed 
Mal. 6. ¢. 4. Pluk. ¢. 122. f. 2. 
A large straggling shrub well armed with recurved prickles.--common on 
the Ghauts and “throughout the jungly tracts of the Concan, 
468. A. GIBSONII. G. 
Keemjee.—au warmed tree with smooth white bark and red leafy legumes, 
—flowers in October.--The Adjunta and Sautpoora hills; not common, (Dr. 
Gibson.) 
469. A,.————— ?—a middle sized unarmed tree, growing to the height of 
about 20 feet; with very dark coloured bark; foliage like that of the Catechu; 
deciduous in the cold weather; flowers like those of the Serissa; legume 
broad leafy.— About Kundapore, and in Kandesh. (Dr, Gibson.) 
470. A. 2—a shrub; stems red, armed with strong broad recurved 
horns; flowers pink coloured, in globular heads: legume leafy, about 3 inches 
