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tions this plant as growing in the Island, but I have only seen a few 
young plants occasionally in gardens. — Hab. E. Indies. 
233. A. rangraensis, . — Has recently been introduced to the 
Island from the Royal Gardens at Hew. 
Albizzia, Durazz. 
234. A. Lebbek, 13th. — I have seen but three specimens of this 
tree, which attains a height of ten feet or so, growing in the Island, 
and they occur in Jamestown. C. Alt. -2. It blossoms and seeds 
abundantly, but does not multiply. — Hab. Egypt, &c. 
235. A. lophantha, Bth. ; Acacia lophantha, Willd.— The 
Blackboy of the islanders ; grows wild, and is common at M. alts, 
from 2 to 4 ; attains a height of ten to fifteen feet, and, when voung, 
forms most graceful, pretty foliage. As the tree grows up, however’ 
it loses its leaves, and therewith its beauty. It grows a good 
deal over the low, barren parts, and affords firewood to the natives. 
Bot. Mag. 2108. — Hab. Australia. 
Entada, Linn. 
236. E. scandens, Linn.— Sea Bean. These large beans are 
cast ashore on the windward side of the Island, having been brought 
from the Mauritius, or elsewhere, by sea currents. They have 
been known to germinate, and the plant to attain a consi- 
derable size in the Island ; but it is doubtful if one now exists 
there. — Hab. India. 
Mimosa, Linn. 
237. M. sensitiva, Linn. — I have seen this in gardens, but it is 
very rare. — Hab. Brazil. 
Pithecolobium, Mart. 
238. P. dulce, Mart. — Two small shrubs grow near the marble 
column in the Castle Gardens, Jamestown. C. 
41. Rosace.® ( Bose Family). 
SUB-ORD. AMYGDALE®. 
Amygdalus, Linn. 
239. A. communis, Linn.— The Almond ; a few trees only.— 
Hab. H. Africa, Asia Minor, &c. 
240. A. persica, Linn. The Peach ; grows wild to trees 
