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requires rich soil. Tlie root is edible, though inferior to Yam. 

 From the stems a tough fibre is obtained. The plant proved 

 hardy at Sydney. 



Palinrus ramosissimus, Poiret. (P. AuUetia, Schultes.) 



China and Japan. A thorny tree, which could be utilised for 

 hedging. 



Paliurus Spina Christi, Miller. (P. amleatus, Lambert.) 



The Christ Thorn. From the Mediterranean Sea to Nepaul. 

 A deciduous bush or finally tree, which can be trimmed into 

 hedges. 



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Pandanus furcatus, Roxburgh. 



This Screw Pine occurs in India, up to heights of 4,000 feet, 

 according to Mr. S. Kurz ; hence it will likely bear a temper- 

 ate clime, and give us a stately plant for scenic group-planting. 

 P. pedunculatus (R. Br.) occurs in East Australia as far south 

 as 33°, and an allied tall species (P. Forsteri, Moore and 

 Mueller) luxuriates in Howe's Island. 



Panicum altissimum, Meyer. 



P. elativs, Kunth. From Mexico to Brazil. An almost woody 

 species of arborescent habit, attaining a height of 30 feet. 

 Panicles up to a foot and a half long. Evidently desirable for 

 naturalisation. 



Panicum amarum, Elliot. 



North America. A perennial species, fit to be grown on drift- 

 ing coast sand. 



Panicum barbinode, Trinius. 



Brazil. Valuable as a fodder grass. 



Panicum brizanthum, Hochstetter. 



From Abyssinia to Nepal. A large-grained perennial Millet 

 Grass. 



Panicum compositum, Linne. 



South Asia, East Australia, Polynesia, New Zealand. The 

 growth of this soft-bladed and prolific grass should be en- 

 couraged in forest ground. 



