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on soils which have some peat in their composition (LawBon). 
Here in Australia this Lotus shows a decided predilection for wet 
meadows. 
Lotus Tetragonolobus, LinnS. 
Countries on the Mediterranean Sea. Though annual, this herb 
is highly valued for sheep pastures. The allied L. siliquosus 
(Linne) is perennial, and occurs in a succulent form on sea 
coasts. 
Lycium Afrum, LinnA 
Africa and South-west Asia. Can with many other species be 
utilized as a hedge hush . 
Lycopodium dendroideum, Michaux. 
North America. This, with L. lucidulum (Michaux), has become 
there a great article of trade, being in request for bouquets and 
wreaths, and both plants, after having been dyed of various 
colours, are used as ornaments in vases, etc. (Meehan). These 
clubmosses are mentioned here to draw attention to similar 
plants indigenous in this colony, viz. L. varium, L. clavatumt 
L. densum, L. laterale and Selaginellauliginosa. 
Lygeum Spartum, Linne. 
Eegions at the Mediterranean Sea. This perennial grass serves 
much like the ordinary Esparto grass. 
Lyperia crocea, Ecklon. 
South Africa. The flowers of this shrub produce a fine orange 
dye, and are also in use for medicinal purposes. 
Maba geminata, R. Brown. 
One of the Ebony trees of Queensland. Wood, according to Mr. 
O’Shanesy, black towards the centre, bright red towards the bark, 
closegrained, hard, heavy, elastic, and tough. It takes a high 
polish, and is recommended for veneers. Mdba fasciculosa 
(F. v. M.) has the outer wood white and pink. Several other 
species exist in Queensland, which may likely give good substi- 
tutes for Ebony wood. 
Marlea Vitiensis, Bentham. 
New South Wales and Queensland. A middle sized tree, 
generally with a gouty trunk ; wood bright yellow with fine 
undulating rings, black towards the centre. Fruit edible 
(P. O’Shanesy). 
Marliera glomerata, Bentham. (. Rubackia glomerata, Berg). 
The Cambuca of subtropical Brazil. The fruits attain the size of 
apricots, and are much used for food (Dr. Rosenthal). 
