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EURNOR-RIACE.^, or SPUKGE-WOETS. A large
order of trees, slirubs, and herbaceous plants,
often abounding in acrid milk. A very lai-ge
number are poisonous, the noxious principle
residing in the milky secretion. Many, however,
are most important ibr their medicinal
properties, others contain so mucli starch as to
be useful for food, some furnish dyes, and the
wood of others, as the Box, &;c., is so closegrained
that it is extensively used by engravers.
EUPHÓRIA, J-ussietc. From e u p l i a r t t s , fertile;
alluding to the fruit. L i n n . 8, Or. 1, Nat.
Or. S a p m d a c e c e . A genus of fruit-bearing
trees, attaining from fifteen to twenty feet
high, and thriving in any rich mould ; they
may be increased either by layers or seed.
S y n o n y m e s : 1, J D i m o c a r p u s Li tcl i l ; 2, D ,
L ó n g a n ; 3, N e p h e l m m lappáceiiin, Scytália
R a m b o ò t a n .
L i t c h i 1 .
Loiiffìliia 2 .
N e p b è l i um 3
vcrticillìXta
W h i t e . 5, S. Ev. T. 15 China . 1786
W h i t e . 5, S. Ev. T. 25 China . 1786
W h i t e . 5, S. Ev. T. 20 E. Jnd. 1809
Wht. red 5, S. Ev. T. 15 E. Ind. 1820
EUPHEÀSIA, L i n n . From e i i p l i r a i n o , to delight ;
the plant has been supposed to cure blindness.
L i n n . 14, Or. 2, Nat. Or, Scrophulariàcece.
These are interesting plants, particularly E .
o f f i c i n a l i s ; they thrive with the most common
treatment. E, o f f i ^ c i n à l i s is slightly bitter and
aromatic. S y n o n y m e : 1, E . salisl>itrgénsis.
a l p i n a 1 . . Pui 'pl e . 7, H. A. 1 Europe . 1S27
l i n i f ò l i a . . Purpl e . 8, H. A. I France . 1826
l ù t e a . . . Purpl e . 8, H. A. S. Eur. . 1816
officinalis . P u r p l e . 8, H. A. | Brit., dry pi.
EUPOMÀTIA, R , B r o w n . From e u , well, and
-poma, a lid ; the flower is covered before expansion,
in the manner of an extinguisher.
L i n n . 12, Or. 3, JSTat. Or. A n o n à c e c e , - An interesting
laurel-like shrub, succeeding in sandy
peat and loam mixed ; it is increased by cuttings
or seeds.
l a u r i n a . . Whi t e . 4, O. Ev. S. 4 JST. Hol l . . 1824
EÙRIOPS, D e C a n d o l l e . See O t h ò n n a .
EURÒTIUM, L i n k . From e u r o s , the Greek name
of a kind of mouldiuess. L inn. 24, Or. 9,
ISTat. Or. M u c o r à c c m . Yellow and white
found at all seasons on dried plants, and roseb
u s h e s — l i e r h a r i ò r i i 7 n , R o s a r u m .
EXJRYA, T h u n h e r g . From e i t r y S j large ; alluding
to the large flowers. L i n n . 23, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
T e r n s t r o ì m i à c e c B . Evergreen shrubs, described
iis being very pretty ; they succeed best in peat
0,nd loam, and are multiplied by cuttings in
sand, or very sandy mould, under a glass, in
heat.
c h i n é n s i s . . Whi t e 6, S. Ev. S. 2 Chin a . . . 1823
l a t i f ò l i a . . Whi t e 6, G. Ev. S. 2 J a p a n . . .
v a r i e g a t a . Whi t e 6, G. Ev. S. 2 J a p a n . . .
m u l t i f l ò r a . Whi t e 6, F. Ev. S. 2 N e p a l . . . 1828
EURVALE, S a l i s b u r y , From E u r y a l e , one of the
Gorgons ; alluding to the thorny menacing
habit; of the plant. L i n n , 13, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
N i j m p h m à c ù c e . This is a very handsome plant,
on account of its fine large leaves, which float
on the surface of the water, in which it requires
to be constantly grown. The only way of propagating
it is by seed, which is readily obtained
] ) y shaking the pollen on the stigma when the
flowers are well expanded. S y n o n y m e : 1, A n -
n e s l è a s p i n ó s a . See V i c t o r i a .
f é r o x . . . Red . 8, S. Aq. P. flea. India . . . 1809
EITR^BIA, C a s s i n i . From e i t r u h i e s ^ wide-spreading
; alluding to its creeping oiFsets. Linn.
19, Or. 2, ISTat. Or. A s t e r à c e w . Eather a pretty
genus, each corymb usually consisting of numerous
heads of flowers. For culture and propagation,
see Á s t e r . Synonymes: 1, Á s t e r acitl
e a t i L S ; 2, A s t e r c o r ymh o s u s , A . c o r d i f ò l i u s ;
3 , Á s t e r t o r ì i e n t h s u s ; i , A . l y r à t u s ; 5 , A . a rgop
l i y l l u s . See O l e à r i a .
a c u l e i i t a 1 . Whi t e 4, G. Ev. S. 2 jST. Hol l . . IBIS
ali^ìna . . . Whi t e 6, G. Ev. S. 4
a r g o p h ^ l l a . Whi t e 9, G. Ev. S. 10 V. D. L.
c h r y s o t r ì c h a 5 Wh i t e 6, G. Ev. S. 4 N. Holl.
e r u b é s c e n s . Blush 9, G. Ev. S. 2
g h i t i n ò s a . . Pa.vio. 9, G. Ev. S. 3
G u n n i à n a . . Whi t e 10, F. Ev. S. 2
l y r à t a 4 . . Whi t e 9, G. Ev. S. 3
m y r s i n o ì d e s . W^hite 9, G. Ev. S. 4
t o m e n t ó s a 3 . P i n k . 6, G. Ev. S. N. S. W,
K Zealand 1847
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1848
A u s t r a l i a 1826
V. D. L. .
V. 1). L. . 1848
N. S. W. . 1812
V. D. L. . 1824
1793
EURVCLES, S a l i s h i i r y . From e u r y s , broad, and
Meio, to close up ; the perianth is shut up by
the tube of the stamens. L inn, 6, Or. 1, Nat,
Or. A m a r y l l i d à c e m . Ornamental plants, growing
about two feet high. For culture and propagation,
see P a n c r a t i u m . S y n o n y m e s : 1,
P a n c r a t i u m a m h o i n é n s e , P r o l p l i y s a m b o i n é n s i s ;
2 , P . a u s t r a l á s i c u m ; 3, C r ì m i m n e r v h s i im,
a m b o i n é n s i s 1 White 5, S. Bl. P. 2 Amb o y n a . 1759
a u s t r a l á s i c a 2 White 5. S. Bl. P. 1 N. Hol land . 1821
C u n n i n g h à m i i Whit e 3, S. Bl. P. 1 N. Hol land . 1826
n e r v ó s a 3 . . Whi t e 3, S. BL P. 1 E. Indies . . 1822
'EURYCÒMA, D e C a n d o l l e . From e u r y s , large,
and komCy a head of hair ; in allusion to the
tufts of flowers at the tops of the branches.
L i n n . 5, Or. 1, Nat. Or. C o n n a r à c e m . For
culture, &e., see C o n n à r u s .
l o n g i f ò l i a . . P u r p l e 5, S. Ev. S. 2 E. Indies . 1826
EURYLÈPIS. See E r i c a .
EURYLÒMA. See E r i c a .
EURYSTEGIA. See E r i c a ,
EURYTHÀLIA, Q . D o n . Meaning unknown. L i n n ,
5 , Or. 2, Nat . Or. G e n t i a n à c e m . See G e n t i à n a .
S y n o n y m e s : 1, G e n t i à n a c o n f e r t a ; 2, G e n t i à n a
G e b l è r i j 3, G e n t i à n a % d i g i n ò s a ; 4, G e n t i à n a
u n i f l o r a .
c o n f é r t a 1 . Blue 8, H. B. ^ Ai tai . . . 1S27
G e b l M 2 . . Blue 8, H. B. ^ Ai tai . . . 1827
u l i g i n ó s a 3 . Blue 8, H. B. i Germany . .1827
u n i ü ü r a 4 . . Violet / , H. B. ^ Carp. Mts. . 1828
EUSTACHYS, D e s f o n t c d n e s . From e u , good, and
s t a c h y s , a spike ; alluding to the large flower
spike. L i n n . 23, Or. 1, Nat. Or, G r a m i n à c e c e ,
A pretty species of grass, of the easiest culture.
S y n o n y m e : 1, C h l o r i s p e t r à a , Agròstis
c o m p l a o i à t a .
p é t r e a 1 . . Ape t a l . 7, S. Grass. J Jamaica . 1779
EUSTÈGIA, R. B r o w n . Derived from e n , good,
and s t e g e , a covering. L i n n . 5, Or. 2, Nat.
Or. A s c l e p i a d à c e i z . This plant is described as
being very ornamental ; it will grow well in
peat and loam, and is increased from cuttings
in sand. S y n o n y m e : 1, A p o c y n u m h a s t à t u m .
hastàta 1 . . Whi t e 7, G. Ev. Tr. 1 C. G. H. . 1816
ETISTOMA, S a l i s b u r y . From e u s t o m a , beautiful
mouth ; referring to the flower. L i n n . 5, Or.
1, Nat. Or. G e n t i a n à c e m . A very pretty an-
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nual, requiring to be sown on a gentle hotbed
and transplanted into the open border, where
it will produce flowers and seed in abimdance.
S y n o n y m e s : 1, L i s i d n t h u s e x a l t a t u s , L . g l a u c i -
f ò l i u s , C h l ò r a e x a l t à t a ^ E ü s t o m a s i l e n i f ò l i m n ;
2 , L i s i á n t l m s R i i s s e l l i à n u s .
e x a l t à t um 1 . P u r p l e 7, G. Her. P. 3 Mexico . 1804
R u s s e l l i à n um 2 Purple 8, H. B. 3 Texas . 1835
s i l e n i i f ò l i um . Whi t e 7, H. A. 1 I .Provid. 1804
EÌJSTREPHUS, R. B r o i on. From e u , well, and
s t r e p i l o , to twine ; twining habit of the plants.
L i n n . 6 , Or. 1, Nat. Or. L i l i à c e c e . These are
very pretty evergreen twiners, and if carefully
managed, they will succced in sandy peat.
Young plants are obtained from cuttings without
any difliculty.
a n g u s t i f ò l i u s Pa. pur. 7, G. Ev. Tw. 3 N. S. W. 1820
l a t i f ò l i u s . . Pa. pur. iS, G. Ev, Tw. 3 N. S. W. 1800
EUTAXTA, R. B r o w n . From e i c t a x i a , modesty ;
in allusion to the delicate appearance of the
plants when in flower. L i n n . 10, Or. 1, Nat.
Or. F a b à c e c e . The plants of this genus are
very pretty, and thrive best in a mixture of
loam and peat. To have handsome bushy
plants, the tops should be frequently plucked
ofl", and in potting, plenty of drainage should
be given. Cuttings root readily planted in
sand, under a glass. S y n o n y m e : 1, D i l h v i / n i a
p ú i i g e n s .
B a x t è r i . . Yel low 6, G. Ev. S. 4 N. Hol land 1830
n i y r t i f ò l i a . Orange 8, G. Ev. S. N. Hol land 1803
p ú n g e n s 1 . Orange 5, G. Ev. S. 4 N. Hol land 1825
EUTERPE, Gcertner. From e u t e r p e , pleasing ;
alluding to the habit of the s2)ecies. Linn.
21, Or. 6, Nat. Or. P a l m à c e c e , This is a flne
genus' of palms ; some of the species grow upwards
of forty feet high. To grow them well,
they require a sandy loamy soil, and plenty of
heat ; they are increased from seed. E . oler
á c e a is the highest of American palms. The
sheaths of the leaves are very close, and form
the green top of the trunk, a foot and a half
in length. The inhabitants cut off this top,
take out the white heart, of two or three inches
in diameter, consisting of the leaves closely
folded together, and eat it either raw, with
pepper and salt, or fried with butter, like the
artichoke. S y n o n y m e s : 1 , A . s p i c a t a ; 2, A r è c a
o l e r á c e a ; 3, E . g l o b ó s a , ^qìò A r è c a .
c a r i t ò a 2 . . Yel low 5, S. Palm. 30 W. Indies . 1656
globósa 1 . . Yellow 5, S. Palm. 30 Maur i t . . . 1819
m o n t a n a . , Yellow 5, S. Palm. 30 G r e n a d a . . 1815
olerìicea 3 . . Yel low 5, S. Palm. 50 Brazi l . .1800
p i s i f ò r m i s . . Yel low 5, S. Palm. 30 Madagas . . 1819
EÙTHALES, R. B r o w n . From eie, well, and
t h a l e o , to push, or sprout. L i n n . 5, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. G o o d e n i a c e c e . This genus is pretty,
and will succeed well in loam and peat mixed ;
it is increased without any difficulty, by cuttings.
m a c r o p h j n i a . Yel. brn. 7, G. Her. P. 1 S. Biver 1839
t r z n é r v i s . . Pur . j^el. 7, G. Her. P. 1 JST. Hol l . 1803
EUTHÀMIA, N u t t a l l . From e n , well, and t h a m e s ,
crowded ; in allusion to the flowers. L i n n .
19, Or. 1, Nat. Or. A s t e r à c e c e . Ornamental
plants. For culture and propagation, see
C h r y s ù c o m a . Synonymes : 1, C h r y s ò c o m a g r a -
m i n i f ò l i a y S o l i d à g o l a n c e o l a t a ; 2, S . t e n u i -
f o l i a .
g r a m i n i f ò l i a 1 Yel low 9, H. Her. 3 K. Amer. . 1758
t e n u i f ò l i a 2 . Yellow 10, H. Her. 2 N. Amer. . 1753
EÙTOCA, R . B r o w n , From eiitokoSj fruitful ; alluding
to the great number of seeds. lAnn. 5,
Or. 1, Nat. Or, I l y d r o p h y l l a c e c e . The plants
of this genus are very pretty. The seeds require
to be sown in the flower-border early in
spring, in light soil, where they will flower
abundantly if not allowed to grow too thick.
S y n o n y m e s : 1, P h a c e l i a p a r v i f l ò r a ; 2, E .
m u l t i f l ò r a . See N e m ò p h i l a ,
d i v a r i c à t a . Lgt . vio. 5, H. A. 1 CalifoiTiialS33
F r a n k l i n i i . P i n k . . 5, H. B. 1 N. Amer. 1827
] \ [ c n / i è s l i . P u r p l e . 6, H. A. 1 Californial826
m u l t i f l ò r a . P i n k . . 6, H. B. IJ N. Amer. 1826
p a r v i f l ò r a 1 . Bbi e . . 6, H. A. 1 IS^. Ame r . 1826
s e r i c e a . . . Bhi e . . 6, H. B. 1 N. Amer. 1827
v i s c i d a 2 . . Brn. rose 7, H. A. Oalifornial834
s t r i à t a . . Wht. red 7, H. A. Hybd., gards.
W r a n g e l i à n a . Blue . . 8, H. A. 1 CalifornialS35
EUXÈNIA, C h a m i s s o . From EW, beautiful, and
x e n o s , ^ a stranger. L i n n . 19, Or. 5, Nat. Or.
A s t e r à c e c e . This is described as a very pretty
plant, growing well in peat and loam, and increased
from cuttings in sand, under a glass,
g r à t a . . . Yel low 5, G. Ev. S. 2 Chile . . . 1825
EVANESCENT, quickly vanishing.
ÈvAX. See F i l à g o p y g m à a .
E V E L I N A , P o p t p . and E n d l . In honour of the
great Evelyn, our first and best writer on forest
trees. L inn. 20, Or. 1, Nat. Or. O r c M d à c e c e .
A genus of ver}^ desirable Orchids, some of
which are terrestrial, but the greater part are
epiphytes. The general Orchid-house will afford
suitable accommodation in cultivating the
genus. S y n o n y m e s : 1, C y m b i d i a r n h i r s ù t u m ,
S o h r à l i a c a r a v à t a , S e r à i n a s c a r a v à t a , E v e l i n a
l è p i d a .
b r a c t é s c e n s . Re d . 7, S. Epi. 1 Mor ida . . 1845
c a p i t à t a . . Wht .yl . 8, S. Ter. ^ Sier. Neva. . 1845
c a r a v à t a 1 . Yl. pur . 8, S. Ter. | Jamaica . . 1858
c o l u m n à r i s . W. pur. 6, S. Ter. 1 Sier. Neva. . 1845
e n s à t a . . . Carmin. 8, S. Ter. \ Sier. Neva. . 1815
fiavéscens . Yel low 5, S Ter. 1 T ruxi l l o . . 1845
f u r f u r à c e a . Scarlet 6, S. Epi. \ Merida . . 1845
k e r m e s ì n a . Br t .car . 1, S. Epi. h Mar iqui t a . 1845
l u p u l l n a . ..Rose ,8 S Ter. 4 Sier. Neva. .1845
EVEN ; applied to a surface when it is not
wrinkled or curled.
EVENING FLOWER. See I l e s p e r d n t h a ,
EVENING PRIMROSE. See C E n o t h è r a .
EVERGREEN BEECH. See F à g u s betuloìdes.
EVERGREEN OAK. See Q u é r c u s i l e x .
EVERGREEN THORN. See G r a t à g u s P y r a c d n t l i a .
EVERLASTING. See G n a p h a l l u m .
EVERLASTING PEA. See L d t h y r u s l a t i f ò l i u s .
EVÉRNIA, A c h a r i u s . From well-branched.
L i n n . 24, Or. 8, Nat. Or. P a r m e l i à c e m . A
• small bushy plant, of a greenish-white colour ;
it is found at alj. seasons on heaths, and is used
in dyeing. S y n o n y m e : 1, L ì c h e n stictòceros—
PruufÌstri 1.
EVÒDIA, F o r s t e r , From e v o d i a , a sweet smell ;
plant scented. L inn. 4, Or. 1, Nat. Or. R i c -
t à c e c e . An ornamental, evergreen, East Indian
shrub, succeeding in sandy loam, and is increased
from cuttings planted in sand, under a
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