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Phlhnithus distichiis. 



OTAHEITI GOOSEBERRY. 



This is a low-gTowing tree having large pinnate leaves with 

 acute, alternate leaflets, which are about one to two inches in 

 length. Its flowers grow on separate branches below the foliage. 

 The fleshy, green fruit, which is borne in long clusters, is acid 

 and astringent, but when made into preserves or pickles is pala- 

 table. The root and seeds have medicinal qualities. There is 

 but one tree of this species in Honolulu. It is growing in the 

 garden of Mr. Wm. Wolters. 



