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106 SELECT PLANTS READILY ELIGIBLE
Hovenia dulcís, Thunberg,
Himalaya, China, Japan. The pulpy fruit-stalks of this tree
aroedible H inoequaJis, D. C., and H. acerba, Lindl., are
mere varieties of this species.
Humulus Lupulus, Linné.*
A m o S f '^ T Î - ’ f of Europe, Asia and Nortli
America. This twining perennial unisexual plant has proved
0 yield enormously on river-banks in rich soil or on fertile
slope, where irrigation could be effected, particularly so
within onr territory along the river-valleys of Gipps Land
and in other similar localities. A pervious especially alluvial
soil, fertile through manure or otherwise, appliances for
irrigation natural or artificial, and also shelter against storms
are some of the conditions for success in Hop-growth, and
imder such conditions the rearing of Hops will prove thus
iar profitable m countries and localities of very different
mean temperature. A dry summer-season is favourable to
the ripening and gathering of Hops. On the Mitchell River
m Gipps Lana, 1500 lbs. have been obtained from an acre.’
in lasmania large crops have been realised for very many
years. The plant might be readily naturalised on rivel
1 The scaly fruit-cones form tlie
depends on the minute
f Hops impart their flavour
principally by tbeir tannic acid prevent acetous
eimentgion and precipitate albuminous substances from the
malt. Hop-pillows are recommended to overcome want of
Sleep Many of substitutes of Hops are objectionable
L b t possess
double t i e value of stable manure. Active principles of Hon
3 c e 3 3 ™latUe and a bitter acid substance.
I he fibre of the stem can be made into cords and paper.
Hydnum imbricatum, Linné.
In pine-forests of Europe. A wholesome Mushroom of delicious
taste, which we should endeavour to naturalise in our pine
plantations. Other recommendable European species are
H. erinaceum, Pers., H. coralloides,_ Scop., H. album, Pers.,
mosnrn^^R ^®Hscalpium, Linné, H. subsquamosum
Batsch, H. lævigatum, Sw., H. violascens, Alb,,
H. infundilmliim, Sw., H. fiiligineo-album, Schm., H.
I X T Tl’ Caput Medusæ, Nees, H. Hystrix,
Fries. These and other edible fungi are given on tlm
authority of Rosenthal s valuable work.
Hydrangea Thunbergi, Siebold.
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Hydrastis Canadensis, Linné.
North America. The Yellow Poccoon. A perennial herb,
utilised in medicine. The root contains two alkaloids:
Berberin and Hydrastin. The root tinges brilliantly yellow,
admitting of its use along with indigo for rich green colours.
Hymenæa Courbaril, Linné.
Tropical and Southern sub-tropical America. A tree of
colossal size and remarkable longevity. Timber bard,
extremely ponderous, close-grained, used for select wheel-
work, trenails, beams and planks in various machinery. A
fragrant amber-like resin, known as West India Copal,
exudes from tbe stem. The beans of tbe pod are lodged in a
mealy pulp of boney-like taste, which can be used for food.
The possibility of the adaptability of this remarkable
tree to the warmer parts of Yictoria needs to be ascertained.
Hymenanthera Banksii, F. v. Mueller.
South-East Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island. A tall
spiny shrub, well-adapted for close hedges, where rapid
growth is not required. I t stands clipping well. Elowers
profusely fragrant.
Hyoscyamus niger, Linné.
The Henbane. Europe, North Africa, extra-tropic Asia.
An important medicinal herb of one or two years’ duration.
I t contains a peculiar alkaloid : Hyoscyamin.
Hyphæne Argun, Martins-
Nubia. Probably hardy in the warmer parts of our colony.
Hyphæne coriacea, Gaertner.
Equatorial Eastern Africa. The dichotomous Palm of the
sea-coast regions. I t attains a height of 80 feet.
Hyphæne crinita, Gaertner. (W. Thehaica, Martins.)
Abyssinia, Nubia, Arabia and Egypt, as far as 31° N., and
southward to tbe Zambesi, Nyassa and Sofala. The Ginger-
hread-Palm or Doum-Palm. I t is much branched and attains
a height of about 30 feet. The mealy husk of the fruit is
edible. Grows away from the sea.
Hyphæne ventricosa, Kirk.
Zambesi. Loftier than the other species. Stem turgid
towards the middle. Eruit large.
Hypochoeris apargioides, Hooker and Arnott.
Chili. A perennial herb. The root is used for culinary purposes
like th a t of the Scorzonera Hispánica.
Hypochoeris Scorzoneræ, F. von Mueller. {Achyrophorus
Scorzoneroe, Candolle.)
Chili. Of the same use as H. apargioides. Allied species of
probably similar utility exist in Western South America.
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