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[Kallstromia maxima, Torrey and Gray, was not observed, 

 though it has occurred at Key West.] 



21. Guiacum sanctum (L.). Southern portion of the 

 island. Not common. 



Rutace^;. 



22. Zanthoxylum Pterota (H. B. & K.) — Fagara lenti- 

 scifolia (W.). One of the most abundant shrubs of the 

 island ; but impossible to preserve for herbarium purposes, 

 as the joints of the petiole disintegrate immediately when 

 dry. 



SiMARUBACEjE. 



23. Simaruba glauca (DC). One of the most conspi- 

 cuous trees of the island, with large and handsome pinnate 

 leaves and panicles of small green flowers. 



BlTRSERACEiE. 



24. Bur sera gummifera (Jay). A large tree {Mr. FSay). 



25. Amyris Floridana (Nutt.). 



AnACARDIACEjE. 



26. Rhus Metopium (L.). A good-sized tree ; common. 



VlTACEjE. 



27. Vitis (Cissus) acida (L.). Not uncommon in the 

 S.W. portion of the island. It disintegrates in drying, as 

 Z. Plerota. 



RHAMNACEiE. 



28. Scutea ferrea (Brong.). (Mr. W. T. Feay.) — 

 Condalia (Cav.). 



29. Gouania Domingensis (L.). Common. 



