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246, PYRUS. L. Icosandria Pentagynia. 
From the Celtic for a pear. Lam. t. 435. 
524. P. Matus. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 511. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 623. 
The Apple tree;—in gardens Bombay and the Deccan. It becomes an 
ever-green in Bombay, and when it.does bear fruit, itis of very inferior 
quality; the Deccan suits better. The Ameers of Scinde cultivate it to a 
considerable extent, but the fruit is.cf small size and paltry in appearance. 
It sells in the Bazars at the rate of 400 for a rupee. (Dr. Burns, K. H.) 
525, P. Cyponta, Rox. Flora, 2. p. 511. 
The Quince tree;—intd. from Persia by N. 
Quince seeds are imported in considerable quantities from Persia. They 
abound in mucilage and are used medicinally by the natives in cases of in- 
flamation of the throat &c. (Mr. Little.) 
526. P. Tomenrtosa, Rox. Flora.2. p. 512, Cydonia vulgaris. Don’s. syst. 
2.p.650. 
Bengal Quince;— Dapooree, intd. from Bengal. (Dr. Lush.) 
247. CHRYSOBALANUS. L. Icosandria Monogynia. 
Chrysos—gold, Balanos-—an acorn: in reference to the colour and form of 
the fruit. Lam. ¢. 428. 
627. C.Icaco. Don’s, syst. 2, p. 477. Jacq. Amer. t. 94. 
The Coco Plum tree;—native of the West Indies; intd. by N. 
248. PARINARIUM. Juss, Icosandria Monogynia. 
Parinari—the Guiana name. Lam, ¢. 429. Aublet’s Guiana. 
628. P. Excetsum? Don’s, syst. 2. p. 479. 
A large tree; Goa;—where it is known by the name of Matomba.--Sir Roger 
de Faria says, it was introduced by the Jesuits from Mozambique. The 
fruit which ripens in December and January, resembles a large coarse grey 
skinned plum, and is heid in considerable estimation at Goa. The tree 
is not to be found in any other part of Western India, 
249. AMYGDALUS. L. Icosandria Monogynia. 
From Amysso—to fret or wound slightly; in allusion to the shell of the nut 
having fissures. Gaert. ¢. 93. Lam. é. 430. 
529. A Communis.fRox. Flora. 2. p. 500, Don’s. syst. 2, p- 482. 
Buddam or Almond tree;—native of Persia;—iutd. by N. 
530. <A. Persica. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 500. Persica vulgaris. Don’s. syst, 2. 
p- 483. 
The common Peach tree:—in gardens; it thrives well in the Deccan and 
about Belgaum. 
The moist warm atmosphere of the Concans does not seem to suit it. 
250. PRUNUS. tL. Icosandria Monogynia. 
Origin of the word unknown. Lam. ¢. 431 and 432. Gaert. ¢. 93. 
531. P. Cerasus. Rox. Flora.2. p. 501. common Cherry tree.— Dapooree, 
(Dr. Lush.) ch: 
532. P. Arwentaca. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 501. Armeniaca vulgaris, Don's 
syst. 2. p. 495. Lam. t. 431. : 
Pistuh;—the common Apricot tree:—Dapooree. (Dr. Lush.) 
ORDER 52. SALICARIA. ve. prod. p. 802. 
Tue Loosestrire TriBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 59. 
251. ROTALA. L. Triandria Monogynia. 
Latin for a little whee];—name given in allusion to the whorled leaves. 
