Cyperus vaginatus, E. Brown. 
Widely dispersed over the Australian continent, but not yet 
noticed in Tasmania and New Zealand. It is restricted to 
swampy localities, and thus is not likely to stray into 
ordinary fields. It is our best indigenous fibre-plant, and 
it is likewise valuable as being with ease converted into 
pulp for good writing paper, as shown by me some years 
ago. Its perennial growth allows of regular annual cutting. 
Within Victorian territory this Glalingale-rush is particu- 
larly common on the Murray-flats. 
CytisUS SCOpariuS, Link. {Spartium scopariwn, L.) 
The Broom-bush. Europe, North Asia. Of less significance 
as a broom^pl'nt than as one of medicinal value. It can 
also be used for tanning purposes. An alkaloid (Spartein) 
and a yellow dye (Scoparin) are obtainable from this Broom- 
bush. 
Dactylis caespitosa, Forster. {Poa Forsteri, Steudel.) 
Euegia, Ealklands Island, South Patagonia. The Tussock- 
grass. Thrives in cold countries near the sea in pure 
sand, at the edge of peat-bogs. It would likely prosper in 
our alpine moors. It is perennial, and reaches to a height 
of 7 feet. It is very nutritious, and much sought by herds. 
The base of the stem is nutty and edible. 
Dactylis glomerata, L.* 
Europe, North Africa, North and Middle Asia. The 
Cocksfoot-grass. Perennial. One of the best of tall pas- 
ture grasses, adapted as well for dry as moist soil, thus even 
available for wet clays. It will live also under the shade of 
trees in forests. Its yield of fodder is rich and continuous, 
but its stems are hard. It is already largely cultivated, and 
has become naturalized. 
Daucus Carota L. 
Europe, North Africa, extra-tropic Asia east to Japan. The 
Carrot. Admits of naturalization along oi;r shores. Beyond 
the ordinary culinary utilization it serves for the distillation 
of a peculiar oil. The chemical substances Carotin and 
Hydrocarotin are derived from it. 
