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Fig. 7. Pbymatodes scolopendria growing epiphytically on a branch of Hernandia sonora on the west beach 
of Romonum. 
formed, usually jointly, by Ischaemum muticum 
and Denis elliptic a. In small clearings may be 
found Cassia occidentalism Ipomoea digitata , I. 
indie a s Dio scored, and Abrus precatorius. 
In gardens around houses, or on old house 
sites, and also sometimes at random in various 
parts of the higher parts of the island, will be 
found ornamental species and hedgerow species, 
i.e., Polyscias (various species), Zephyranthes 
rosea, Hymenocallis, bananas, variegated leaf 
pandans, Ocimum sanctum (used as a flavor- 
ing), Cordyline fruticosa, the aroids, and 
Cananga. 
In the west-central part of the island are the 
remains of the former Japanese colonial ad- 
ministration unit, with school, baths, well, 
generator plant, and other structures now mostly 
reduced to mere foundations or walls. In this 
area there are several ornamentals not found 
elsewhere. 
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