GLYCINE. 



LEGriVIIXOS.?:. diadelphia decandria. 



Glycine is of Greek origin, and signifies sweet — French, haricot 

 en arbre ; Italian, glicine. 



The shrubby Glycine, Glycine frutescens^ or Carolina 

 Kidney-bean Tree, was introduced here in 1724, by Mr. 

 Catesby ; it has woody stalks which twist themselves 

 together, and twine round any trees that grow near, and 

 will rise to the height of fifteen feet or more. The leaves 

 somewhat resemble those of the ash in shape ; purple 

 flowers are produced in clusters from the axils, which are 

 succeeded by legumes shaped Kke those of the scarlet 

 kidney-bean, containing several seeds ; but these do not 

 ripen in England. 



