Order—Santalaceæ.

Genus—Santalum, Linn.

Santalum cunninghamii, Hook. fil.

Maire.—A small tree 10ft. to 15ft. high, 6in. to 8in. in diameter; wood hard, close-grained, heavy. Used by the Maoris in the manufacture of war implements. Has been used as a substitute for box by wood-engravers.