{04 THE BOTANY OF BERMUDA. 
M. Xanthoxylon Endl. Tamarind plum. 
To be found in the gardens of Mr. H. Trimingham and Mr. Rick 
son, Paget Parish. Introduced from the West Indies about 1865. The 
fruit is ripe in September. 
XCV.—CELTIDEA. 
Celtis Missisippiensis? Bose. Nettle tree. Cherry. 
Native, but not common. Thereis a large tree near the Church Cave, 
and several about the parsonage, Southampton. Flowers in March. (0. 
occidentalis, Linn. ?) 
Sponia Lamarckiana, Decaisn. No local name discovered. 
Native. This plant forms the underwood of a large part of the Wal- 
singham tract, especially near Paynter’s Vale, and grows toa straggling 
tree of considerable size, the largest 38 inches round. It is easily ree- 
ognized by the roughness of the leaves and shoots. The flowers, which 
are apetalous, very minute, and obscure in the axils of the leaves, will be 
found in June. It occurs in the Bahamas and West Indies generally. 
XCVI.—PLATANACESA, ° 
Platanus occidentalis, Linn. American plane. 
Grows well in Bermuda, and is occasionally found about houses. The 
name is from platys, ample, Gr., in allusion to the shade. 
XCVII.—MYRICEA. 
Myrica cerifera, Linn. (M. punctata, D.C.) Candleberry myrtle. 
Ts common in some parts of the island, especially in the grounds of 
Mount Langton and in Devonshire marsh; it hasa habit of growing im- 
mediately under and among the roots of the cedar trees. It flowers in 
March. Probably introduced by natural causes. Name from myrykeé, 
Gr.; of no application to this species. 
XCVIIL.—CASUARINE Al. 
Casuarina equisetifolia, Forst. 
Was abundant a few years ago on Ireland Island ; now reduced to one 
or two trees in the grounds of the captain superintendent; generally 
taken for tamarisk. Probably introduced from the West Indies, but 
originally from the South Seas. Name from a slight supposed resem- 
blance of the foliage to the plumage of the cassowary. 
