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130 Garuga pinnata, Roxb. Kan. Hala. Balage, Godda- 



na. 



■Pig.—Bedd. Fl. Sylv. t. 118. 



References.— -Srawd. For. Fl. p. 63. FL of Brit. 



Ind. ; Diet, of Econ. Prod, of Ind. 

 A large tree of the dry and mixed zones. Leaves 

 large pinnate, deciduous in the cold season. 

 Flowers appearing with the young leaves in March, 

 or a few days in advance of the leaves. Fruit 

 ripening in July, the size of a large gooseberry said 

 to be pickled in some parts for eventual use as a 

 stomachic and cooling remedy. This does not 

 appear to be done in Mysore! The tender leaves are 

 browsed upon by cattle. "Wood of no special merit, 

 but frequently cut for fuel. Weight about 40 lb. 

 per cubic foot. The bark affords tannic acid. 

 Easily raised from seed and requiring no pampered 

 treatment in cultivation. 



131 Balsamodendron Mukul, Hook. 



132 B. Berry i, Ait. 



These small spinous trees, or shrubs, form good 

 live-fences and are frequently employed as such in 

 various parts of India. The gum resin of B. Mukul, 

 is sold in bazaars as " Indian Bdellium." 



133 Protium caudatum, W. & A. Kan. Betta mavn. 



Tel. Konda mamadi, also hj the vernacular names 

 Jv/m/minu and Jummana. 



^ig—Bedd. Fl. Sylv. t. 125. 



Reference.— Fl. of Brit. Ind. 

 A small tree with green bark. Common through- 

 out the maidan and ascending the lower hills. 

 Obcasionally seen at the roadsides. Leaves alter- 

 nate, deciduous, 3 — 7 foliolate. Fruit the size of a 

 large pea. Wood inferior, but occasionally employ- 

 ed for farm implements. It is stated that native 

 actors utilise the heartwood for making crowns &c. 



