FOR VICTORIAN INDUSTRIAL CULTURE. 



Lathyrus macrorrhizus, Wimmer. (Orobus tuherosus, 

 Linne). 



Europe, West Asia. This herb would establish gradually pas- 

 turage in sterile forest-regions, and could with some allied 

 species be disseminated in our Alps. 



Lathyms pratensis, Linn^. 



Europe, North and Middle Asia. The Meadow Pea. A 

 good perennial pasture-herb. It can also be utilised for forest 

 pastures, like L. silvestris. The yield is considerable, and 

 the herbage, though bitter, relished by sheep. The plant 

 spreads easily, particularly on fresh ground. L. tuberosus 

 (L.) can likewise be utilised as a fodder-herb; its tubers are 

 edible but very small. 



Lathyrus sativus, Linn^. 



Middle and South Europe. The J arosse. An annual forage- 

 herb; the pods also available for culinary purposes. Superior 

 according to Langethal's observations to Yetches in quality of 

 fodder and seed, but inferior in yield, content with a lighter 

 soil, hence often chosen for first sowing on sandlands. Lime 

 in the soil increases the return. Can only be used with great 

 caution, as its frequent or continuous use induces, like L. 

 Cicera, paralysis, not only to man, but also to horses, cattle, 

 and birds. Probably other species of Lathyrus could advan- 

 tageously be introduced. 



Laurelia aromaticaj Poiret. 



Southern Chili. A colossal tree, in Yaldivia the principal 

 one used for flooring. Wood never bored by insects, and 

 well apt to stand exposure to the open air, far superior to 

 that of L. serrata, the Youvan or Huahuoa, which tree 

 predominates over L. aromatica, in the far south of Chili 

 (Dr. Philippi). 



Laurus nobilis, Linne.* 



Asia Minor. The Warrior's Laurel of the ancients. The 

 leaves are in much request for various condiments, and the 

 peculiar aroma of these Bay-leaves cannot be replaced by any 

 others, unless those of Lindera Benzoin. 



Lavandula angustifolia, Ehrhart. (Z. vera, Candolle.) 



Countries around and near the Mediterranean Sea. The 

 Lavender-plant, of somewhat shrubby growth, from which by 

 distillation the best Oil of Lavender is prepared. It lives on 

 dry soil, but is less hardy than the following. 



Lavandula latifolia, Yillars. (L. spica, Candolle.) 



South Europe, North Africa. Also from this species much 

 Lavender-oil is obtained. 



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