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Leguminos^. 



Crotalaria glaiica, Willd. — Erect annual, one to 

 three feet high ; said by Messrs. Speke and Grant to 

 be eaten by the people of the Madi as spinach. — 

 ' Flora of Tropical Africa,' D. Oliver, vol. ii., p. 12. 



Crotalaria verrucosa, L. — Herbaceous plant. The 

 juice of the leaves is said to diminish salivation, and 

 combined wath salt is anthelmintic. It is slightly 

 purgative. — ' Useful Plants of India,' H. Drury. 



Distribution : Upper Guinea, Mozambique District. 



Crotalaria retusa, L. — A small plant, cultivated in 

 the Madras Presidency for the fibre used in the 

 manufacture of cordage, canvas, &c. The root rubbed 

 up and mixed with wine is said to be an excellent 

 specific in colic and flatulency. The juice from the 

 leaves is used in a drink in fevers, and is said to 

 purify the blood. The plant is used in a decoction in 

 chronic fevers. — 'Useful Plants of India,' H. Drury, 

 &c. 



Distribution : Upper Guinea, Mozambique District. 



Lupiniis Tennis, Forsk. — ^Annual, 12 to 18 inches 

 high. The peduncles are peeled and eaten raw, and 

 the seed boiled as other pulse by the . Arabians. 

 This plant is said by Messrs. Speke and Grant to be 

 cultivated on the banks of the White Nile. The pods 



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