66  Fabiana  Imbricata;  or  Pichi.  {AmFeb'\m&rm- 
Dr.  Rusby  gives  the  following  graphic  description  of  the  shrub  as 
he  saw  it  growing  in  its  habitat :  "  Growing  upon  high,  dry  hill-tops, 
where  there  is  a  somewhat  sparse  vegetation,  its  plume-like  sprays, 
with  their  peculiar  light,  bluish-green  color,  present  a  rather  pretty 
Branch  of  Fabiana  imbricata.  Stems  of  Fabiana  imbricata. 
(Natural  size.)  (Natui al  size.) 
