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Morchella esculenta, Persoon. (M. conica, Persoon). 
Europe, Asia, North and Central America. With M. semilibera 
this Morel has been found in Victoria and New South Wales ; 
its spread should be encouraged by artificial means, as it is a 
wholsome esculent. European superior species, probably admit- 
ting of introduction, are: — M. Gigas (Pers.),il/. deliciosa (Fries), 
which extends to Java, M. patula (Pers.), the Bell-Morel; and 
several others occur there or in other parts of the globe. Though 
these fungi show a predilection for pine forests, they are not 
dependent on them ; thus the writer found M. esculenta in our 
Eucalyptus forests, and this late in the autumn. They can all 
be dried and preserved for culinary purposes. 
Moras celtidifolia, Humboldt. 
From Peru to Mexico, ascending to 7,000 feet. The fruit also of 
this Mulberry tree is edible. M. insignis (Planchon), from New 
Granada, is a similar species. 
Myoporum lsetum, Forster. 
New Zealand, where it is called Ngaio by the aborigines. As a 
shelter tree it is equal to our M. insulate for the most exposed 
parts of the coast. It is excellent for shade, and its wood takes 
a fine polish. It can be raised on the beach from cuttings. 
Uprooted it will produce new roots if covered in near the sea. 
Sheep and horses browse on the foliage. 
Myrica cerifera, Linn§. The wax Myrtle. 
Sandy sea-coast of North America. This shrub helps to bind the 
rolling sand ; it has fragrant leaves ; the fruits are boiled, and the 
floating wax, which can be converted into candles, is skimmed 
off. 
Myrica cordifolia, Linn6. 
South Africa. This bushy plant arrests the influx of sea sand ; 
it also yields remuneratively wax from its fruits. 
Myrica quercifolia, Linne. 
South Africa. This and M. cordifolia and the following are the 
principal wax bushes there. Many other species from different 
parts of the globe are available for trial culture, but none has as 
yet been discovered in Australia. 
Myrica serrata, Lamarck. 
South Africa. Shrub only about three feet high. The Myrica 
wax is heavier, harder, and more brittle than beeswax, but melts 
easier. It is obtained from the fruits throughout the cool season. 
The sowing of seeds is done after the first rain of the cool 
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