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which the forbidden fruit, as it is called in Jamaica, is 
supposed to be a variety. To these may be added limO 
and lemon trees, accounted by some as varieties, but, 
from the diversity of their appearance and fruit, might 
be properly regarded as different species. 
Order -II. Icosandria. 
In this order the stamens are numerous, and their 
filaments are inserted into the calyx. 
Melaleuca. Gen. char.— Cal. five-parted, supe- 
rior ; cor. five-petaled ; caps, half covered with a ber- 
ried calyx. Of this splendid tribe of plants, which are 
remarkable for the length and rich colours of the fila- 
ments, several species are successfully cultivated in the 
conservatories of this country ; they are chiefly natives 
of New Holland. / 
Mel. Leucadendron , the Cajeput-Tree ; the dried 
leaves of which afford, by distillation, an essential oil 
used in medicine, is a native of mountainous places in 
Amboyna. ' 
Order III. Tolyandria. 
In this order the stamens are unconnected with the 
calyx. 
Hypericum. Gen. char.-— Cal. five-parted, infe- 
rior ; petals five ; filaments in three or five divisions^ 
united at the base ; caps, many seeded. 
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