
          SPONDIAS CYTHEREA. The
We fruit of the Pacific islands. Small
deciduous tree of rapid growth, 
producing richly colored yellow fruits, 2
inches in diameter, with brownish-
yellow flesh somewhat resembling
pineapple in flavor. Easily propagated
from cuttings. Suitable for planting
in southern Florida and California.
Of the same family as the mango and
related to the Hog Plum, Spondias lutea.

SPONDIAS TUBEROSA. Imbu.
Medium sized tree, from the dry lands
of eastern interior Brazil, branching
four to six feet above ground, forming
a broad, flat-topped, dense head and
producing golden yellow plum-like,
edible fruits, flavored somewhat like
a sweet orange. Large limbs, when
freshly cut and used for fence posts,
frequently take root and grow.

40032. STYLIDIUM SP. From
F. N. Meyer, Yu yin chen, Kansu,
China. Shrub or small tree of the
dogwood family, with variable leaves,
some being large and uncut, others
small and five-pointed, similar to
those of Liquidambar styraciflua. Found
along streams and in damp places at
the foot of embankments. A very
striking ornamental for lawns and
parks in mild-wintered regions.
        