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389. Salix denudata Raf. Arboreus, ramis sub apice 
denudatis, foliis . (oblongis ?) amentis mas- 
culi elongatis floribus hexandris triglandulosis. 
Raf.—Saule 1. Rob. p. 321. Rising to 60 feet, 
branches thick, covered with small branches, and 
leaves only at the top, where the foliage is thick ; 
leaves not described. 
390. Salix ludoviciana ? Raf.—Saule 2 . Rob. p. 521. 
not described, Robin only says it has narrower 
leaves than the foregoing ! 
391. Populus angulata Wild. ?—Peuplier Liard Rob. 
p. 521. One of the largest and handsomest trees 
of Louisiana ; pirogues more than 40 feet long and 
six wide, are made from a single trunk. 
392. Populus trepida Wild. ? Peuplier 2. Rob. p. 522. 
A rare and small tree. 
393. Myrica cerifera L. Rob. p. 522. Above 15 feet 
high. 
394. Myrica caroliniensis Wild. ? Both species com¬ 
mon near waters in maritime regions, some inha¬ 
bitants spend some months in collecting the ber¬ 
ries and making the wax. 
395. Liquidambar styraciflua L. Rob. p. 520. Vul¬ 
gar name Copal , the most majestic tree of Louisi¬ 
ana, rising nearly 100 feet, foliage very thick, it 
blossoms in February. It produces an aromatic 
rosin, which was burnt as incense by the Mexican 
priests. The wood is compact, tough, and takes 
a fine polish. They employ its buds and the 
Tillandsia usneoides growing on it, in the sudori¬ 
fic baths. These stately trees are often cut 
