APPENDIX A. 
Creepers from which water can be obtained in the dry season 
in East African forests. 
LETUKU (Mwera language).—The tuber of this creeper 
is found about a foot beneath the surface of the soil, 
and resembles a turnip in size and colour. The tuber 
is full of a cool, watery fluid. 
Namumbu (Mwera language).—Is a large tree with a 
silver-grey bark. The natives dig down to the roots 
and, by cutting them, obtain an almost tasteless fluid, 
which forms an excellent substitute for water. 
NTAMBA.—A creeper found in many parts of the forest, 
and sometimes equalling a man’s arm in thickness. 
The stems, when cut in lengths of about two feet, 
exude a beautifully fresh, almost tasteless water. 
MPUPULU (Mwera language).—A creeper, resembling the 
Ntambo, but found only in bush country. 
Tandandumbie (Mwera language).—A creeper found 
only on the banks of streams. Its stems supply a 
fairly palatable liquid. 
APPENDIX B. 
Wild Fruits. 
I. MBINJIE. —A large bush, producing a kind of wild 
almond. The fruit is oblong, of the size of a pigeon’s 
egg, and of a beautiful, reddish colour. The pulp has 
a bitter sweet flavour and encloses a large stone, which 
encases the almond. 
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