Pluchea odorata (L.) Cass. 
Gallagher J. (BISH), Hamilton 4 (BISH), Long 1907 , 1908 , 2753, 2786 
(UH). This introduced ornamental was probably introduced during the second 
world war. It appears to be spreading on the north side and on the north 
end of the southwest peninsula where it forms thickets. 
Pluchea indica X odorata 
Long 2788 , 3429, 3436 (UH). This natural hybrid is persisting and 
spreading on the north side near the airport. Natural hybrids were also 
found on Palmyra Island. 
Verbesina encelioides (Cav.) Benth. and Hook. 
Long 3439 (UH). Ornamental planting persisting in front of the 
BOQ near London. This species was also observed growing as an ornamental 
near houses in the village. There is no evidence that this species is 
spreading from the village area. 
Yernonia cinerea Less. 
Bergman 22 (BISH), Long 3492 (UH). This species was introduced before 
1924. Common in London village and sparingly along the road leading north 
from the village. 
Hibiscus tiliaceus L. 
Bergman 17 (BISH); Fosberg 13267 (BISH); Hamilton 15 (BISH); Long 3412 
(UH). A small tree, introduced before 1924 but not included in Christo- 
phersen’s paper of 1927 . This plant was observed in the village and planted 
near the abandoned barracks on the northwest side. 
Hibiscus rosa - sinensis L. var. 
Long 3398^ 3442 (UH). An introduced ornamental shrub common in the 
village of London. This large flowered shrub is highly prized by the 
Gilbertese for ornament. 
gida Fallax Walp. 
Dali s.n. (USNM) as S. Dielli ; Bergman 18 (BISH) as S. rhombifolia; 
Fosberg 13191* 13283 (BISH); Fosberg and Metraux 13210 (BISH);Fosberg and 
Metraux 13225. Gallagher E (BISH); Hamilton 6 (BISH); Long 1858 , 1887 , 1919 
2758, 2772, 2778 , 3403, 3425 (UH). This native shrub is common on the up¬ 
land areas in sandy soil with Lepturus and Portulaca lutea. 
Caricaceae 
Carica papaya L. 
Long 3437 (UH). Several plants were observed near the airport and in 
the village of London. Several informants told .me that this species is 
difficult to grow and seldom bears fruits. 
Cucurbitaceae 
Cucumis sativus L. 
Long 3440 (UH). Formerly cultivated near the BOQ by London village. 
