BOTANY. 
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195. M. denticulata, Willd. — Small yellow-flowered Trefoil ; a 
weed, and very common about the fields on the upper land. Hab. 
S. of Europe, N. Africa, W. Asia, to India. 
Hi 196. M. sativa, Einn. — Lucerne grows to a small extent, unculti- 
vated, below tlie Stables at Plantation ; rare. Hab. Euiope. 
Melilotus, Juss. 
197. M. parviflora, Desq. — A small yellow-flowered Plant, 
rather common, and growing wild on Barnes Road, and other rocky 
low land situations. The flowers have a strong perfume, resembling 
that of newly-mown bay. M. Alt. 3. — Hab. Europe. 
Pisurn, Linn. 
198. P. sativum, Linn. — Garden Pea; several varieties are 
cultivated. — Hab. S. of Europe. 
Psoralea, Linn. 
199. P. pinnata, Linn. — The Native “Christmas,” or “Gobble 
Gheer.” It is difficult to trace the origin of the latter name ; the 
former is in consequence of the plant flowering but once a year, and 
that at Christmas time. At that season it is greatly used in floral 
decorations, for churches and houses, and to the St. Helenian is 
quite what Holly and Mistletoe are to the people of England. It 
grows wild to a slight tree, about ten feet in height, and is veiy 
common. M. Alt. 3 ‘6 to 4. Doubtless this plant existed in the 
Island on its discovery. — Hab. St. Helena?, and Cape ol Good Hope. 
Phaseolus, Linn. 
200. P. lunatus, Linn. — Lima Bean ; said by Roxburgh to grow 
in the Island. — Hab. E. Indies. 
201. P. vulgaris, Linn. — Several varieties of Kidney Bean are 
cultivated. — Hab. India. 
Sopliora, Linn. 
202. S. japonica, Linn. — Recently introduced from the Royal 
Gardens at Kew. — Hab. Japan and China. 
