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LEPARGYRAEA ARGENTEA. Buffalo berry. Large shrub
or small tree with edible red or yellow fruits the size of a currant.
These are not considered very palatable raw, but make a very
superior jelly.  Fruits are gathered when they begin to shrivel by
shaking the trees, the berries being caught on sheets.  Much resem-
bles the so-called Russian olive (Elaeagnus spp.) in foliage.  Native
of the Missouri River valley and westward. Collected by Dr. David
Griffiths.

LEUCAENA GLAUCA. From C. D. Stearns, Pago Pago, American 
Samoa.  An unarmed acacialike shrub or small tree, with globular 
heads of whitish flowers.  Propagates readily from cuttings.
For this reason and because cattle do not relish the leaves, it is a
favorite hedge plant in many countries.  However, it is reported
that boiled crushed seeds are used for forage in Mauritius.

41485. LICANIA PLATYPUS. Forest sansapote. From
Carlos Wercklé, Costa Rica.  Very large and handsome forest tree,
valuable for its timber and its edible fruits.  The lumber is said to
be considered nearly as valuable as that of cedrela, and the fruits,
though smaller, and with less flesh than those of other sansapotes
(Licania spp.), are reported to have a very pleasing flavor.

38807. LIGUSTRUM QUIHOUI. Privet. From F. N. Meyer,
Shensi, China. Well-rounded, deciduous, bushy shrub of somewhat
diffuse habit, up to 6 feet high, with narrow leaves 1 to 2 inches
long, slender downy panicles of fragrant white flowers and masses of
purplish or black fruits that contrast with the fuie evergreen foliage.
Used as stock for Olea fragrans by the Chinese.

26877. LIGUSTRUM VULGARE. Privet. From F. N. Meyer,
Baidari, Crimea, Russia. Reported as a variety seemingly able to
stand more drought and heat than the usual forms.  Found growing 
in very dry exposed places. R ecommended as of possible value
as an ornamental shrub in regions with long, dry summers and fairly
mild winters.

LITCHI CHINENSIS. Litchi. Handsome evergreen tree, about
25 feet high, indigenous to South China. Produces in midsummer
nearly round reddish fruits, about 1½ inches in diameter, with a rough,
brittle rind and juicy white flesh of delicious flavor.  Important
commercial fruit in South China. Fruits are eaten fresh, canned,
or dried, in which last form they are called "litchi nuts." (Pls.
VI and VII.)
        