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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 6

Roots

Roots.

37. Phaseolus Mungo, Linn. Komin (Rockh. tribe), Kadolo (Clev. B. tribe).—Found slightly twining among grass. Stems and branches hairy. Leaflets 3, narrow, 3 to 4 inches long, acute. Flowers pale yellow. Pod cylindrical, 2 to 4 inches long. Roots the shape of small long carrots.

38. Acacia Bidwilli, Benth. Bid will's Acacia. Waneu.—Usually in stony ridges. A small tree, prickly when young. Small leaflet 15 to 25 pairs, J inch long. (Roots of the young plants eatable).

(5 bis). Dioscorea punctata, R. Br. Large old roots.

(6 bis). Helocharis sphacelata, R. Br. The small tubers, baked, are roughly pounded between two stones, and made in the same shape as almond cake.

(7 ter). NymphæA gigantea, Hook. The tubers.

39. Aponogeton sp. Warrumbel (Rkh. tribe), Koornabaie (Cl.B. tribe.)—Shallow water in lagoons and ponds. A small aquatic plant. Leaves oblong, lying on the surface of the water. Rachis erect. Flowers numerous, small, and yellow. Tubers spherical, ½ in. to 1 in. in diameter.