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50. Begoniace^k. 
Begonia, Linn. 
307. B. nitida? Ait. — Shining-leaved Begonia; cultivated in 
gardens. — Hab. Jamaica. 
51. C ucurb it a CEiE ( Gourd Family). 
Lagenaria, Sering. 
308. L. vulgaris, Sering. — The Bottle Gourd; grows wild, and is 
rather common about the rocky, low, barren outskirts of the Island. 
No use is made of it, excepting occasionally the hard, dry shell 
serving as a scoop for dipping water. C. — Hab. India and Africa. 
Cucurbita, Linn. 
309. C. Pepo, Linn. — Five or six kinds of Pumpkin at least 
grow abundantly ; amongst them the hard shell, or mealy kind. 
They grow to a large size, and are a good deal cultivated to sell to 
the ships. — Hab. Levant. 
310. C. Melopepo, Tournef. — Vegetable Marrows, of several 
varieties, are grown in numbers, with great success. 
Cucumis, Linn. 
311. C. Citrullus, Sering — The Water Melon is occasionally 
grown, but the fruit is small and imperfect. — Hab. S. of Europe. 
312. C. sativus, Linn. — Several varieties of Cucumber are culti- 
vated, and succeed very well. — Hab. E. Indies. 
313. C. Melo, Linn. — Melons are occasionally grown, and bear 
fruit, but seldom arrive at perfection. — Hab. India. 
Momordica, Linn. 
314. M. Charantia, Linn. — A Vine plant, closely resembling 
Pumpkin, mentioned byKoxburgh as growing in the Island. — Hab. 
E. Indies. 
52. Crassulace^e ( Stonecrop Family). 
Bryophyllum, Salisb. 
315. B. calycinum, Sal. — Chandelier Plant; grows wild, and 
