Hernandiaceae 
Hernandia ovi ger a L. 
Long 3^90 (UH). This 2 m. high tree was planted in Poland village. 
One tree of this species, but smaller, was observed in London village. 
Cruciferae 
hepidium bidentatum Mont. 
Christophersen 48 (BISH); Long 3427 (UH). Found in 1924 by Christo 
phersen "among Scaevola on SE peninsula" (herbarium label). This species 
was recollected in 1965 from the same area growing in thin sandy soil over 
hardpan near the edge of a lagoon with Heliotropium and Scaevola . 
Rosaceae 
Rosa sp. 
Two types of cultivated rose bushes were observed in 1965- One of 
these was growing in the garden of the District Commissioner, the other 
was cultivated outside a small building between the wharf and the BOQ. 
This latter plant was in excellent condition and blooming during our visit. 
Leguminosae 
Erythrina variegata var orientalis (L.) Merr. 
Mentioned by Rougier (1914 as having been planted earlier by the 
Lewers Company. Three trees to 2.5 m. high were observed in London village 
in 1965 * 
Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit 
Observed growing along the main road in the village of London. Also 
found on Washington Island. 
Phaesolus lathyroides L. 
Fosberg 1J272 (BISH). An introduced species not seen in 1965 . 
Rutaceae 
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christ.) Swingle 
One tree to 2 m. was observed cultivated by the residence of the 
District Commissioner, Mr. Cook. 
Zygophyllaceae 
Tribulus cistoides L. 
Bergman 23 (BISH); Gallagher G. (BISH); Hamilton 13 (BISH); Long 1856 , 
1886 , 1899^ 19H> 2729 (UH). Abundant in disturbed areas especially on the 
north side at roadsides and in newly planted Cocos groves. 
