A GLOSSARY OF DERIVATIONS 
OF THE 
PRINCIPAL GENERIC AND SPECIFIC NAMES ADOPTED IN 
THIS WORK, COMBINED WITH AN INDEX, 
a — — 
| Acerosa, p. 213. In reference to the needle-shaped leaves. 
| Ackama, p. 113. Derived from the Native name. 
| Acutifolius, p. 63. From the acute or pungent leaves. 
Agathis, p. 143. From the Greek, signifying a cluster; probably in allusion to 
the clustered anthers. 
Alectryon, p. 183. From the Greek, signifying @ cock, the scarlet arillus resem- 
bling a cock’s comb. 
Alpinus, p. 199. From its growing in alpine situations. 
Angustifolia, p. 287. From the narrow leaves. 
A petala, pp. 11, 37. From its being destitute of petals. 
Apiculata, p. 4. From the leaves having a short projecting point at the apex. 
Arborea, arborescens, pp. 45, 275. Irom the tree-like habit. 
Aristotelia, p. 223. In memory of the Macedonian philosopher, Aristotle. 
Ascarina, p. 269. From the Greek name of a small white worm which the 
anthers resemble. 
Australis, pp. 143, 295. From its growing in the Southern Hemisphere. 
Avicennia, p. 271. In honour of Avicenna, a famous Oriental physician. 
Avicenniefolia, p. 219. From the leaves resembling those of Avicennia. 
Axillaris, p. 1. In reference to the flowers springing from the axils of the leaves. 
Baneriana, p. tog. In honour of Francis Bauer, a celebrated botanical draughts- 
man, | 
Betulinus, p. 207. From its resembling a species of Betula. 
Bidwillii, pp. 57, 159. In honour of Bidwill, an enthusiastic New Zealand 
explorer and botanist. 
Blaivii, p. 97. In compliment to W. N. Blair, C.E., &c. 
Brexioides, p. 79. rom its resembling a species of Brexza. 
Brunoniana, p. 293. In honour of Robert Brown, the great English botanist. 
Bullata, p. 273. From the tumid leaves. 
Carpodetus, p. 77. From the Greek, signifying fruit and bound, from the fruit 
being girt by the calyx. 
Cliffortioides, p. 201. From its resemblance to some species of Cliffortia. 
Colensoi, p. 189. In honour of W. Colenso, F.R.S. 
Colorata, p. 2. From the leaves being coloured or blotched. 
Coprosma, pp. 109, 187. Name from the extremely unpleasant smell of some 
species. 
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