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Alstonia constricta, F. v. Mueller.
Warmer parts of East Australia, particularly in the dry
inland districts. The bark of this small tree is aromatic
bitter, and regarded as valuable in ague, also as a general
tonic. °
Alstroemeria pallida, Graham.
palatable starch can be obtained from the root of this
plant, whmh, for its loveliness alone, deserves a place in any
^ 1*"' numerous Alstroemerias
can doubtless be utilised in a similar technic manner.
Althæa officinalis, Linné.
The Eeal Marsh-Mallow. Europe, North Africa, North and
Middle Asia. A tall perennial herb, with handsome flowers,
ih e mucilaginous root and also the foliage are used for medicisucceeds
best on damp, somewhat
Amarantus Blitum, Linné.
South Europe, North Africa, South West Asia. Tl,is annual
lierb IS a faTounte p ant among allied ones for spinage: but
not only species of this genus, but also many other Amaran-
taceæ serve as culinary herbs.
Amarantus paniculatus, Linné.
In tropical countries of Asia and also America. An annual
herb, yielding half a pound of floury nutritious seeds on a
square yard of ground in three months, according to Eoxburah
Extensively cultivated in India. ^
Amelanchier Botryapium, Candolle.
Hie Grape-Pear of North America. This fruit-tree attains a
eight of th iity feet. The purplish fruits are small, but of
pleasant taste, and ripen early in the season. This bush or
tree will live in sandsoil; but it is one of those hardy kinds
particularly eligible for our Alps.
Amyris terebinthifolia, Tenore.
Brazil. Is here perfectly hardy, and is content in dry ground
without any irrigation. I t proved one of the best among the
smaller aveniie-trees is beautifully spreading and umbrageous
and probably of medicinal value.
Anacyclus Pyrethrum, Candolle.
Countries near the Mediterranean Sea. The root is used
medicinally.
Andropogon argenteus, Candolle.
Pronounced p Leybold to be one of the best foclder-grasses
Ot the Cordilleras of Chili. ^
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Andropogon avenaceus, Michaux. (Sorghum avenaceum,
Willd.)
North and Central America. This tall perennial grass lives
in dry, sandy soil, and should here be tried for growth of
fodder.
Andropogon bicolor, Eoxburgh.
Warmer parts of Asia. One of the annual tall Sorghums.
I t ripens its seeds in three or four months from the time of
sowing, the produce in good soil being often upwards of one
hundredfold. I t is a wholesome grain.
Andropogon Calamus, Eoyle.
Central India. The Sweet Calamus of the Ancients. From
this species the Gingergrass Oil of Nemaur is distilled, an
article much used in perfumery.
Andropogon cernuus, Eoxburgh. (Sorghum cernuum,
Willd.)
One of the Guinea Corns. India, where it is much cultivated,
and so also in other tropical countries, I t is perennial,
and forms the staff of life of the mountaineers ” beyond
Bengal. I t reaches a height of 15 feet, with leaves over
three feet long. The thick stems are rooting at the lower
joints, and cattle are very fond of them. The grain is white.
The speciflc limits of the various Sorghums are not well
ascertained.
Andropogon citratus, Candolle.
The Lemon Grass of India. I t yields an essential oil for
perfumery; besides it is occasionally used for tea. This
applies as well to Andropogon Nardus, L., and some allied
grasses.
Andropogon Haleppensis, Sibtborp.
South Europe, warmer parts of Asia and North Africa. A
rich perennial grass, cultivated often under the name of Cuba
Grass. In onr colony hardy up to 2000 feet elevation.
Andropogon Ivarancusa, Eoxburgh.
One of the fragrant grasses of North India, much used like
A. Schoenanthus.
Andropogon Martini, Eoxburgh. (A. flexuosus, Nees.)
On the mountains of India. The fragant Citronella Oil is
distilled in Ceylon and elsewhere from the leaves of this
species. General Martin observed, that cattle are voraciously
fond of this grass; but it imparts its fragrance to meat and
milk.
Andropogon muricatus, Eetzius.
India. A swamp-grass, with delightfully fragrant roots.
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