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Galangal (A/pinia offcinarum).— A Ginger-like plant 
having aromatic rhizomes and seeds. 
Galbanum (Ferula galbaniflua)—A gum resin resembling 
that of F. narthex, the source of Asafetida. 
Galipea odoratissima.—A Brazilian tree that yields the 
Angostura bark of commerce, sometimes used as a 
tonic bitter, especially in the colonies and abroad. 
Gardenia (Cape Jasmines), Gardenia florida, and G. radicans. 
—Known as the ‘‘Cape Jasmine.” These shrubs 
have highly perfumed flowers, and yield by effleurage 
a delicious perfume. 
Geranium (see Pelargonium).—Many species of Geranium 
and Erodium have scented foliage when touched or 
bruised. 
Ginger (Zingiber officinale).—Much grown and largely 
used as a sweetmeat in China and the West Indian 
islands; also used in cordials and in cookery. For 
preserving in China species of A/pinia and Hedychium 
are often used. 
Glechoma hederacea (Ground Ivy).—An aromatic creeping 
labiate with balmy odour, formerly infused in ale for 
its flavour. 
Grains of Paradise (Amomum melegueta, A. grana paradisi, 
etc.) produce hot aromatic seeds in globose or trique- 
trous capsules. ‘They are closely related to Ginger 
and Cardamoms. The seeds have a camphorated 
flavour, and have been illegally used in doctoring 
beer at the risk of a heavy penalty. 
Ground Ivy (see Glechoma). 
Guava (Psidium guava, P. pomiferum, P. cattleyanum) 1s 
the Chinese purple Guava, generally compounded into 
a delicious flavoured jelly or pomade. 
Gum cistus, or Ladanum (Cistus creticus), and many other 
kinds, such as C. Jadaniferus, of Spain and Portugal, 
yield an aromatic gum resin used in perfumery and 
fumigations by Oriental people. 
