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the precincts of the City of Auckland. In this station it has since become 
extinct; and as the plant has not been observed elsewhere in New Zealand, 
I am of opinion that it should be regarded as a chance introduction only. 
Mr. Colenso* has also described a C. spinirostris as new. His descrip- 
tion, however, is exceedingly vague; and the only specimen I have seen is 
in such poor condition that I have been unable to form an opinion as to the 
validity of the species, 
* Trans. N.Z. Inst., vol. xv., p.335, - 
