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<pre>''The Flora of South Africa**
SUPPLEMENT:
The Common Names of Plants

** The Flora of South Africa.
Vol. I. Thallophytes. Vascular Cryptogams. Gymnos-
pcrms. Monochlamydeous Dicotyledons.
1 Photogravure, 29 collotype and 86 coloured

plates.
(Published 1913).
Vol. II. Polypetalac (Resales — Umbelliferae).

plates.
Vol. III. Sympetalac (Ericaceae — Compositae).

plates.
Vol. IV. Monocotyledons (Published 1915).

plates.
For particulars see notice at end of hook.
" The Flora of South Africa.
DICTIONARY
OF
The Common Names of Plants
WITH
List of Foreign Plants
Cultivated in the Open.
B\
Rudolf Marloth
xmttkwf
HEW YOfeK
•OTANICAI.
The Specialty Press of South Africa, Ltd.

CAPE TOWN : 1917.
OK4^3
Copyright.
PREFACE.
A LTHOUGH the number of popular names recorded in this

-^^ book is quite considerable, we have no doubt that many
more exist and that various untapped sources of information
are still available among the older residents of the country.
Vernacular names are not always reliable from a botanical

point of view, for the same name is sometimes used for
different plants in different districts, while, on the other hand,
many plants bear several designations, e.g. Sutherlandia
frutescens, for which we give ten, but there may be more. This
is, however, nothing in comparison with European conditions.
InHegi's Flora of Middle Europe one finds
for the common Meadow saffron {Colchicum autumnale) 149
names enumerated for that area.
In spite of some uncertainty the common names, if judicious-

ly employed and accepted with a little care, are useful and
handy — they certainly help to disseminate knowledge and love
of plants among the people, and that alone would justify their
preservation.
In using the book a few additional points should be borne
in mind. Compound names will be generally found under the
principal word, e.g. " Wild chestnut " under ^' Chestnut ".
Foreign plants which have established themselves in our Flora
and are able to persist and spread without artificial aid, appear
in parts I. and II., others, which depend upon planting or
sowing by the hand of man, will be found in part III. For an
observer living at Cape Town it is not always possible to decide
this point correctly, hence we have no doubt that our lists will
require some revision in this as in other directions —
, suggestions will be gratefully received.
5^ It had been originally intended to publish the list of the
22 common names of plants after the completion of our " Flora
j of South Africa". Owing to certain delays it has been con-
iLf-5 sidered preferable to issue the Dictionary in the meantime;
may it prove to be a useful little book.

■I I 1
Hi
We are especially indebted to Mr. I. B. Pole Evans^ Govern-

ment Botanist, and Mr. C. C. Eobbrtson, Forest-Research
Officer at Pretoria, for kindly rendering the records of their
oflQces accessible to us, and to Professor Hubertus Elpfbrs
(Wynberg) and Dr. W. Purcell (Diep River) for various
suggestions with regard to the orthography of names and the
typographical arrangements.
Numerous other friends have contributed names or plants

for identification, or communicated items of interest concern-
ing them, or helped us in compiling the list of foreign plants.
In recording their names hereafter we take this opportunity
of thanking them all for their assistance and apologize at the
same time to others whose names may have been inadvertently
omitted.
Some readers may think that we ought to have included

more Kafir names of plants. This would have meant at least
a thousand additional names and consequently a considerable
increase in the size of the book, which does not appear to be
justified at present. Some information on this subject may
be found in Sim^s Forest F 1 o r a s, in Andrew Smithes
Materia medica and in the Rev, Alfred Bryant's Zulu
medicines ( See Literature) .
The number of common names recorded here is nearly 2000,

most of them not published before, and the number of species
of wild plants close upon 1200.
As soon as sufficient further material has accumulated we

intend to issue a supplement, and— if justified — perhaps a
second edition.
R. Marloth.
COI^TRIBÜTORS.
(See also preceding page).
Miss A. AbM STRONG,
Belvedere (Knysna).
Lady Beck, Tulbagh.
Mrs. F. Bolus, B.A., Kenil worth.
Miss A. V. DuTHiE, M.A.,
Stellenbosch.
Miss Dorothea F airbridge,
Claremont.
Mrs. B. Foster, Clanwilliam.
Miss Sydney M. Stent,
Gov. Herb. Pretoria.

Miss E. L. Stephens, M.A.,
S. A. Coll., Cape Town.

Mrs. Strassberger, Wupperthal.
Miss K. Weyer, De Toekomst.
Mr. Norman T. Baker,
S.A. Gardening, Johannesburg.

Mr. C. W. Black, Mossel Bay.
Mr. Frank Bolus, Kenilworth.
Mr. L. J. Botha, Vredenburg, C.P.
Mr. J. Burtt-Davy, Burttholm,
Vereeniging.
Dr. B. de Villiers, Franschhoek.
Rev. C. Winkler,
Mr. J. L. Drege, Port Elizabeth.

Mr. J. C. Krapohl, Concordia.
Mr. Ernest E. Galpin,
Queenstown.
Mr. J. Krige, Stellenbosch.
Mr. C. E. Legat,
Chief Conservator of Forests.

Rev. E. Lemmerz, Elim.
Dr. J. Luckhoff, Cape Town.
Mr. H. W. Mathews, Kirstenbosch.
Mr. IzAK Meiring, Worcester.
The late Mr. Haldane Murray,
Graafe-Reinet.
Mr. A. J. Newstead, Cape Town.
The late Dr. H. H, W. Pearson,
Kirstenbosch.
Rev. Charles Pettman,
Kimberley.
Dr. P. Phillips, Cape Town.
Mr. C. E. Z. Watermeyer, B.A.
Sea Point.
Mr. E. B. Watermeyer,
Nieuwôudtville.
Elim.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1. f'age
Abbreviations and glossary of Dutch terms . 2
Alphabetical list of the common names of

indigenous plants, including half-wild
foreign plants ... 3
Names not identified ... 94
PART 11.
Classes and families of the Flora of South Africa 96
Systematic arrangement of the species
mentioned in Part I . . 99
PART 111.
Foreign plants frequently cultivated in the open 145
Literature .... 175
INDEX OF PART 11 . . . 165
PAET I.
ALPHABETICAL LIST
OF
COMMON NAMES.
Note.
Many plants bear different names according to district or even in the

same district. These may be found by consulting the botanical index
at the end of the book and the systematic arrangement of the plants
in Part II.
2. The names of introduced plants generally occurring only in cultivation

are given in Part III.
3. Many popular names have reached us through friends not familiar

with the Dutch idiom, and the spelling was consequently not always
quite correct. In fact it has been sometimes impossible to decipher
a name and to arrive at a rational interpretation. We hope that our
readers will assist in solving some of these linguistic puzzles.
EXPLANATION OF SIGNS AND ABBREVIATIONS.
D. : Dutch.
EDgl. : English.
etc. : and other species.
= : the same as.
V. : see.
q.v. : which see.
introd. : introduced plant.
* : Foreign plant now
half wild.
med. : used medicinally by
natives and colonists,

pron. : pronounced.
(?) : Information on origin
of name, etc., wanted.
Spec. ? : Not known which
species, hence specimens
wanted.
C. : Central districts
(Karoo, etc.).
Del. B. : Delagoa Bay.
E. :
Kal.
Ko. :
mts.
Na. ;
Nam.
Eastern Cape Province.

: Kalahari.
: Karoo.
: mountains.
: Natal.
: Namaqualand
(Little and Great).
No. : North of Orange River.
S.A. : South Africa.
S.W. : South-western dis-
tricts of Cape Province.
Tr. : Transvaal.
Glossary of more frequent Dutch terms occurring in

compound words.
Bast, hark.
Berg, mountain, hill.
Bes or bessie (besje), herry.
Blaar (plur. : blaren) or blad,
leaf.
Blauw, hlue.
Blom (bloem), flower.
Bok, huckj but also goat.
Bol, hnlh (including corm and
tuber).
Boom, tree.
Bos (bossie, bosje), hush,
shruh, shruhlet, but also
forest.
Doorn, thorn, spine, prickle.
Geel, yellow.
Gras, grass.
Groen, green.
Hout, wood.
Jakhals, jackal.
Klip, rock, stone.
Kop, head, hill.
Kost (kos), food.
Kruid (kruiden), herh.
Melk, milk.
Paarde or perde, horses.
Rooi or rode, red or orange.
Slang, snake.
Staart, tail.
Wit, white.
Wortel, root.
Zwart, hlack.
Alphabetical List
OF
COMMON NAMES.
Aam'beie'bos. Chironia haccifera. A bushy herb with bright

red berries. Very bitter and used medicinally like
gentian. Also called Bitterbossie and M e i d j e
Willemse. (S.W.).
Aand'blom (Avond-blommetje). Several sweet-scented

Iridaceae, especially species of Eesperantha, e.g. H.
falcata. Flowers dull coloured outside and white inside,
opening in the evening. At the Knysna and further east
the name — is applied to Gladiolus tristis, which is
scentless in daytime, but exhales a strong perfume in the
evening. A pale yellow variety of this species (var.
concolor) is called the Vlei — or Trompetter (Caledon,
etc.). Another plant called — is Freesia refracta
(Mosselbay, Hopetown, etc.).
Aand'pijpie v. Pijpie.
Aap 'z'n' kost. Gardenia Rothmannia. An eastern forest tree

with large white flowers and large woody fruit.
Aar'bossie. Walafrida geniciilata (Selago leptostachya) . A

sub-shrub of the Karoo, growing preferably in localities
holding subterranean water, hence often found along
underground fissures or dykes where water circulates.
Aard 'boontje = Veld'barroe.

„ 'roos. According to Thunberg: Gytinus dioicus. A para-
site growing on the roots of various shrublets, with
red or orange flowers. At present the name is often
applied to the more frequent Hyobanche sanguinea
(deep red). Also a parasite.
Aas 'blom. Various species of Stapelia and Garalluma. The

flowers mostly of a more or less dull brown, purple or
yellow colour, variously marked, with the odour of decay-
ing meat. Carrion-flies are often deceived and deposit
their eggs in the flowers. One of the most foetid species
is Garalluma lutea (No.)
4 AASVOGEL — AJOOSIE
Aasvogel'bessie. Maurocenia Frangula, an ornamental shrub

of the coastal districts with dark foliage and blueish-black
berries. E:Hottentotcherry.
Abiquas geelhout v. Davib.
Abraham's book. Massonia Bowkeri (Na).
Achtdag-genees'bos. Three quite different shrublets have

been pointed out to us by native herbalists under this
name, all used as tea, probably on account of certain
aromatic properties: Hermunnia hyssopifoUa (Stercul.) ;
Lohostemon fruticosus (Borag.) also called Dauw-
w o r m b o s ; and Psoralea decunibens (Papil.) .
Adelaars varen. Pteridium aquUimim. The Bracken, a

cosmopolitan fern. The name alludes to a peculiar mark-
ing appearing on a cross section of the stalk (due to the
irregular shape of the vascular bundles).
Africander (Afrikaan der). Various species of Gladiolus and

Antholyza, especially in the South West. G. grandis, the
Large Brown — appearing in spring. O. maculatus, the
Smail Brown — (autumn). Q. recurvus. the Mauve —
(spring). G. Wafsonius and A. revoluta, the Red — =
G. hlandiis, the White — . In other districts the same
names apply to other species, e.g., the Small — (klein — )
of Graaff-Eeinet and Griqualand West is G. eduUs, etc.
Another Brown — is G. tenellus (scentless). Bokkeveld.
Agapanthus. A. umhellatus, on the mountains of the coastal

districts, frequent in gardens especially the white variety.
Agave (Century Plant). A. americana* from Central

America. Employed for fences, also as a stock-food in
times of drought. Occasionally half wild. (Garenboom).
Agretje. Tritonia scillaris and T. undulata. Resembling a

miniature aigrette A corruption of this word, viz.,
Agrettais used for a garden shrub, Spiraea prunifoUa*
from Japan, otherwise known here as M a y.
Agrimony (D. : Agrimonie, corrupted into Akkermonie)

Agrimonia Eiipatoria. A. variety of the European species.
Agurkje, Wilde — = Komkommer.
Air plant v. Kannidood.
Ajoosie. A fungus of the family Podaxaceae, viz., Phellorina

Delestrei, allied to the puff-balls (April, May). The brown
powder (spores) used by the Hottentots for painting
their faces (Clanwilliam).
AKEDIS — ALS . 5
Akedis'poot (Hagedis — ) = Paddeklauw.
Akker 'klaver. Triiolium agrarium.* In England : Hop

clover.
Akkermonie = Agrimony. Kynsna, etc.
Akkewani (in Java : Akerwangi). The rootstock of

Cyrribopogon marginatus (Kuskus grass). Aromatic,
used medicinally. Often employed for protecting woollen
goods against moths (Motwortel).
Alder, Red — . Cunonia capensis. The English name is the

translation of the Dutch Rooi-els, a name given to
this tree on account of a similarity of the wood to that
of the European alder, Alnus glutinosa, which is occasion-
ally planted here along streams. The Cunonia grows in
damp rocky localities of the coastal districts. Very
ornamental on account of the glossy foliage and the
bottle-brush-like spikes of flowers. The timber yields
beautiful furniture, as may be seen in the little English
church at De Dooms.
„ , Rock — . Plectronia Mundtiana. Wood used for fencing
posts and the poles of wagons.
„ , White — , Platilophus trifoliatus. Nearly allied to

the Cunonia. A handsome evergreen tree, the wood of
little value.
Almond, Bitter — (S.A.). Pygeurn africanum (Rosaceae).
„ , Wild — . Braheium stellatifolium ( Proteaceae ) .

The fruits resemble the real almonds (when green), but
are covered with a golden brown fur when ripe. The seed
firm like an almond and bitter. Used by the colonists
like coffee, the roasted product being called " gü."
Aloe. About 100 S.A. species. Ornamental plants for rock

gardens, especially at the principal flowering time (win-
ter). If well assorted, such a collection would be
flowering all the year through. The so-called "American
aloe" is Agave americana, which belongs to Amaryll-
idaceae. Aloe is pron. in D : Aloë.
Aloes. The drug prepared from the leaves of Aloe ferox^

principally in the Herbertsdale and Mosselbay districts.
See illustrations in Flora of S.A., IV., 96.
Als, Wilde — (alsem). Artemisia afra. A half -shrub much

resembling the European alsem (wormjvood, A. Absin-
thium) and used medicinally for similar purposes. A
€ ALTIJDBOS — ANJELIER
somewhat similar aromatic herb, Hippia frutescem

(Knysna, etc), is called Rank — /
Altijd 'bos, Staama radiata. A dwarf shrublet of the Flats

and lower hills of the South West, with virgate shoots
and persistent white flower-heads. A larger and more
showy species is S, glutinosa (mountains only).
Alwijn V. Aloe and Aloes. The Bont — is A. variegata.
Amandel (Hottentot's — ) = Almond, Wild — .
Amaranth, Globe — . Gomphrena globosa*, occurring as a
garden escape. A frequent weed in the Tr.

„ , Thorny — . Amaranthus spinosus. Tr.
Amarantus weed. Alternanthera Achyranthes* j A. sessilis*,

etc. Introduced from South America and now rather
troublesome in the northern provinces.
Amaryllis. A. Belladonna. Frequent in the western districts,

the leaves produced in winter; flowering at the end of
summer before the new leaves appear.
Amatungülu. Carissa grandiflofâ. An evergreen shrub of the
eastern districts, with forked spines, glossy leaves, white,
sweet-scented flowers and large edible fruit (berries).
Ana tree. Acacia alhido. One of the largest species of the

genus, the crown being up to 100 feet in diameter.
Frequent along rivers of tropical Africa, e.g., Damara-
land, extending to North-Africa, The large pods form a
very nutritious food for all kinds of stock.
Anemone. (D. : Anemoon). Anemone capensis. One of the

most beautiful species of the genus, frequent on the moun-
tains of the S.W. Difficult to cultivate. Further east
A. cajfra and on the Drakensbergen A. Fanninii.
An ijs 'wortel. Annesorrhiza montana and A. macrocarpa.

Perennial plants producing the leaves and new roots in
winter and the flowering shoots in summer, when the
leaves have disappeared. Some species produce a single
root each season, others (A. macrocarpa) sl fascicle of
such roots. They are gathered at the beginning of summer
and used as a vegetable, tasting somewhat like parsnips.
Anjelier, Berg — . Lachnaea purpurea (Tulbagh). Flower-

head somewhat resenibling a carnation.
„ , Wilde — . Dianthus scaher, etc. Various indigenous
species of pink.
APPEL — ASPARAGUS 7
Appeï and apple. See bitter — , gift — , goor — , grijs — , wit— ;

Custard — , Dingaan's — , Kei — , monkey — , sand — ,
thorn — .
Appel-der-Iiefde. In Holland this name is applied to the

tomato, but here to the Cape gooseberry. See also Pompel-
moer.
Apple of Sodom v. Bitter'appel.
Apies' doorn, Acacia Welwitschii and A. Burkei. Large trees

(No.) with numerous straight spines (also on the old
wood).
Apricot, Wild — . In Kaffraria: Dovyalis tristis, but in the

northern provinces: Landolphia capensis, a low twining
shrub with milky sap.
April fool, Haemanthus coccineus and other species. Flower-

ing before the new leaves appear.
Arderne's Watsonia. The white-flowering variety of

Watsonia rosea.
Arnoster = Renoster.
Aroena. Garalluma incarnata. (Clanwilliam). One of the

Stapelias armed with stout spines.
Arum, White — . Formerly called Richardia africana, but

now scientifically known as Zantedeschia aethiopica. Also
called Pig-lily, an adaptation of the Dutch name
Varkblom. The fleshy rootstock nutritious and conse-
quently used (boiled) as food for pigs. Some other kinds
of S.A. Arums (Zantedeschia) have a yellow spathe, e.g.,
Z. Elliotiana (spathe pure yellow) and Z. angustiloha
(basal portion of spathe dark maroon on the inner side)
both Tr.
Asbos (Loog), Mesembrianthemum junceum and M. micran-
thiim. The ashes used for obtaining a lye for soap-making
and the dipping of raisins.

Ash, Cape — . Ekebergia capensis. Timber rather soft, used
for furniture, the grain of the wood somewhat resembling
the European ash ( Fraxinus) .
Asparagus. Many species indigenous in S.A. A few cultivated

for ornamental purposes, viz., A. plumosus (feathery — )
for shower bouquets, etc., A. ^prengeri, in hanging
baskets, (both from Na). The young shoots of A. africanus,
4. capensis and some others used as a vegetable like the
European A. officinalis.
8 ASSEGAI — BANDJEBOS
Assegai-wood, Curtisia faginea. A large handsome tree with

beautiful foliage. Wood tough and strong, highly esteemed
for wagons. Supposed to have been used by the KafiSrs
for the shafts of their assegais, but not employed for this
purpose now.
„ wortel = Tien-os-touw. Small shrub, root long, straight
down.
Aster, Wild — . Several indigenous species, e.g., A. fruticosus.
The Berg — (Cedar mts.) is Lachnaea filamcntosa.

Avond blommetje v. Aandblom.
Baalc'hout, Oreyia SutherlandiL A small tree with gorgeous

red flower-spikes, called Wild bottle-brush in
Natal. Grown in gardens as an ornamental shrub. Name
from " Baaken " (beacon), as the little tree often stands
conspicuously on rocks.
Baard mannetje. Melasphaerula graminea. Allied to

Gladiolus.
Babiaantje, Bahiana (several species). The baboons (baviaan,

mostly pron.: babiaan) unearth the corms (so-called
bulbs) for food. B. villosa, the Rooi — ; B. ringens, the
Rattestaart — . The latter plant bears the flower-spike
close to the ground, and the short stem terminates into a
tail-like barren piece, which serves as a perch for the
sun birds when visiting the flowers.
The Geel — is B. macrantha (Darling).
Bak'bos = O'ond'bos.
Bakkers 'bos = Windmakerbos.
Bakkies'blom = Disa.
Balder jan. Wild — . Yaleriana capensis. The rootstock used

medicinally like the European V. officinalis.
Balsam, Wild — . Impatiens capensis. In forests.
Bamboo (D. : Bamboes). The species cultivated in many S.A.

gardens is Bamhusa Balcooa*, from the East Indies. The
indigenous bamboo (Arundinaria fesselata) is frequent on
the mountains of the eastern parts. V. Sea-bamboo.
Banana, Wild — , of the coast districts, is not a Musa, but

Strelitzia augnsta. In the northern Transvaal occur two
indigenous species of real banana, viz., Musa Living-
stoniana and M. Davyana.
Bandje 'bos, Cotyledon Wallichii. The leaves, especially when

shrivelled, resemble short ribbons. V. Nenta.
BAOBAB — BEESTEBUL 9
Baobab. Adansonia digitata. The largest African tree,
inhabiting the open grass country of Central Africa.

Bark bush = Bergbast.
Barley, Wild — . Hordeum murinum* A troublesome weed,

especially on lawns.
Barree. Several plants of the genus 1 ockea (Asclep.) and

Cyphia (Campanul.) with fleshy roots or tubers. The most
frequently used kind, called Kam be roe (kambroo), is
Fockea (rngnsti folia. The juic}^ root is eaten raw or made
into a preserve with sugar. Occasionally also F. undulata.
Berg — , F. cajjensis, (Prince Albert district) is very large
but not edible. Bos — , Cyphia silvatica and Veld — »
C. voluhilis, C. digitata and C. incisa, possess small round
tubers, rich in inuline (a substance allied to starch).
Bastard iron wood, etc. v. Ironwood, etc.
Baviaans'appel. A gall on Asparagus strictus. (E. Ko.).
„ 'kers = Bergcypres.
„ 'klauw = Luisjes.
„ 'kost. Hydnora africana, more frequently called
J a k h a 1 s'k o s t. In some parts of the Karoo the same
name is applied to Augea capensis, the roots being
unearthed by baboons.
„ 'oor. Eriospermum latifoliit'm. A tuberous plant, produc-

ing a single round leaf flat on the ground (winter).
„ 'schoen. Whiteheadia hifolia. (Cedar mts.). Also

A ndroeynihium vielanthioides ( Jansenville).
„ ' sta.&rt.Barl)accnia retinervis. The short, black and fibrous

stems (No.) employed like scrubbing brushes.
„ touw (Monkey rope). Various lianas of the forest, viz.,

the wild grape {Rhoicissus capensis), the milky rope
(êca)none Thnnbcrgii), the thorny rope, Dalbergia
armata, D. ohovata and some others.
., 'uintje V. Uintje and Monkey-bulb.

Baviaantje = Babiaantje.
Bean, Soudanese — (Hyacinth — ). Dolichos LahlaJ). (Na.i.

Bean tree, Hottentot's — , v, Boerboon.
Beech, Cape — . Myrsine meJanopJüeos. The wood, when

polished, more beautiful than beech (Fagus).
Beeste'biil. Crassula portulacea. An arborescent succulent

Avith a fleshy trunk, frequent in the Little Karoo, Addo
bush, etc.
10 BEESTE- — BESSING-
Beeste'klauw. Eriospermum spec. (No). The leaf has some-

what the outline of the footprint of a cow (miniature).
Bee-sting bush = Bijangel.
Beet'bossie. Leontonyx angustifolius. A weed.
Beggar ticks. Bidens pilosa. Also called Black jack and

Wewenaar or Weduwnaar.
Begging hand. Disa spathulata (Tulbagh, etc.). Lip very

long, projecting horizontally.
Begonia, Wild — . Several indigenous species (E. & No), most

frequent B. natalensis, a small-leaved kind.
Belladonna lily = Amaryllis.
Belombra tree (Bella sombra, sometimes corrupted into

" Belhambra ") . Phytolacca dioica, a quick-growing shade
tree from S. Amer. The fruit often made into jam.
Bels. Osmitopsis asteriscoides. The aromatic leaves used

medicinally as a stomachic. Pappe and others erroneously
spell the name ^' Bellis."
Berg 'aster. Lachnaea ftlamentosa. (Cedar mts.).

„ 'bast. Osyris ahyssinica. Leaves and bark used for
tanning ( Transvaal ) .
„ 'cypres (Sapree). Widdringtonia cupressoides. Frequent
from Table Mountain to the T)rakensbergen. Shrub or
small tree.
„ 'kamille. Gamolepis pectinata. Med.
„ 'klapper. Montinia caryophyllacca. The seeds rattle in
the capsule. Also Tetraria secans (Riversdale).

„ 'lelie. Vallota purpurea. Frequent on the Outeniqua mts.,
generally known as K n y s n a lily.

„ 'nagel. Lachenalia ruhida. Also found in the Cape Flats.
„ 'palmiet. Tetraria ihermalis (Elim).
„ 'pruim. Pappea capensis, also called Kaambes. A
shrub of the eastern Karoo, fruit small, with a thin layer
of acidulous pulp.
„ 'rocs. Protea rosacea (Tulbagh). In the Bokkeveld
Malvastrum hryonifolium.
„ 'tee. Geranium incanum. A frequent herb of grassy hills.
„ 'viool. Brachycarpaea varians.
Bessing'bos. Rhus Dregeana, R. erosa, etc. Shrubs of the

northern districts. Fruits numerous but small, containing
just a little pulp.
BETSIE — BITTER- 11
Betsie. Appears to be applied (Wellington, Caledon) to several

pretty shrublets, e.g., Adenandra uniflora.
Beuke'hout. Several species of Fmirea, viz. F. saligna

(Tr. Rhod.) ; F. Galpinii (Zoutpansberg) ; F. speciosa
(No.). The Cape beech (Myrsine) is sometimes called
Wit — .
Bevertjes. Briza media*.
Bezem 'riet. In the South- West several species of Restiaceae,

e.g., Cannomois Cephalotes, Elegia verticillaris, Restio
triticeuSj R. venustulus^ Leptocarpus paniculatus, etc.
Several kinds of shrubs are also used as Bezemgoed
(brooms).
Bies (biezen). Scirpus litoraUs, S. nodosuSj etc.
Bies'roei. Bolartia spathacca. An iridaceous plant with rush-

like leaves and yellow flowers; occupies large tracts in the
coastal districts. Much employed for fruit-baskets.
Bietouw (Biedouw). Several quite different plants of the

order Compositae bear this name. In the coast districts
it is Osteospermum moniliferum, hence the name " Bietouw
rivier" (Knysna). This plant is poisonous (widely spread
throughout the country). In Calvinia the same name is
applied to a valuable stock-food, viz., Tripteris sinuata. In
the Roggeveld it is T. linearis and T. glandulosa. Another
kind is Haplocarpha lyrata, and in the Sandveld of
Namaqualand it appears to be a species of Dicoma.
In the Eastern Prov. it is Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (other-
wise known as the Van Stade n^s daisy), a poisonous
herb.
Bij 'angel. Azima tetracantha. A shrub of the coastal dunes

with sharp thorns (often in double pairs).
Bimbri'kost = Wild Grape.
Bindweed (Black — ). Polygonum Convolvulus*. Occasionally
on lands, also Convolvulus arvensis*
Bingelkruid = Mercury.
Bird of paradise flower. Strelitzia Reginae and S. augusta.
Bird's brandy. Lantana salvifolia. (E.).
Bitter 'appel or Gift 'appel. Solanum Sodomaeum. A prickly

half -shrub with blue flowers and firm, yellow berries, about
the size of a globular walnut. S. aculeastrum is much
larger, and the fruit as large as an apple. Both poisonous.
„ bark. Bersama Tysoniana. (E.).
12 BITTER- — BLAÜW-
Bitter' blaar. Brachylaena elliptica. Au arborescent shrub

(eastern). Leaves used med. (diabetes, etc.).
„ 'boeia = bitter melon.
„ 'bossie. Chrysocoma teniufoUa. A small slirublet of the

Karoo, etc., hardly a foot high, which now prevails in
many parts formerly occupied by the Schaapbos
(Pentzia). The animals do not eat it on account of its
bitter taste, but the flower tops are a welcome food when
herbage is scarce (Nieuwveldj. In the coast districts the
same name is applied to Cliironia hacciiera (Aambeie'-
bos), one of the native remedies in cases of lepra.
„ 'hout ( — wortel). Xysmalohium undulatum. The stout,

woody rootstock is a popular lemedy in the Central dis-
tricts of the Cape. A nearly allied plant, also called
Bitterwortel, is Asclepias crispa.
» melon. Citrullus vulgaris, var. amara. (Wild coloquint).
Frequent in the Karoo and Kalahari regions.
„ 'osse = Bittermelon (Little Karoo).
Blaargift = Giftblaar.
Black bark. Royena lucida. A medium-sized tree. The inner

bark very dark, the timber suitable for furniture.
Blackberry (Bramble). Ruhiis pinnatus. A very variable

plant. The introduced i?. fruticosus (from Eur.) is less
frequent.
Black-eyed Susan. Hibiscus Trionum*
Blackjack (S.A.). Bidens pilosa.
Blackwood, Australian — (introd.). Acacia melanoxylon

(Stink boontje). For S. A. — v. Zwarthout.
Bladderwort. Utricularia stcllaris, etc., with floating leaves,

some other species terrestrial.
Blauw 'bekkie. Heliophila pilosa. Annual.

„ 'blommetje (Karoo). Felicia spec.
„ 'bos. Royena pallen s. Frequent in all the drier districts.

„ 'buffel V. Grasses.
„ 'kappie. Polygala virgata. A very ornamental, profusely
flowering shrublet of the coast districts.

„ 'pruim = Jakhals 'pruim.
„ 'riet = Bergviool. Often leafless when in flower.

„ 'suiker 'bos. Protea neriifoUa. Worcester, etc.
,. 'zaad V. Grasses.
BLINK- — BOETA- 13
Blink 'blaar. Rhamnus prinoides. Shrub or small tree of the

forest districts with glossy foliage. Occurs also in
Abyssinia. Another small tree bearing the same name is
Zizyphus mucronata, otherwise known as Wacht-een-bietje.
Blistering bush (Wild celery). Peucedaniim GalMnum.

Produces dermatitis and blisters within 40-50 hours after
contact with the bare skin. (S.W.).
Blom 'bos. Metalasia muricata. One of the most frequent

shrubs of the coastal districts. Leaves narrow, pointed;
flower-heads in dense clusters, white, strongly scented
(Winter).
Blommetje , Geel — . Lyperia crocea. The flowers used as a

dye instead of saffron, also medicinally, v. Tee.
Blomkool, Wilde — . Anthericum ciliatum. The young
inflorescence, before it unfolds its clusters of buds, is used
as a vegetable in the Sandveld (Clanwilliam, etc.) Similar
to Hotnotskool.
„ „ -ganna v. Ganna.
Blood flower. Haemanthus natalensis. A translation of the

generic name.
Bluebell (Caledon). Gladiolus spathaceus. At George it is
G. involutiis and at Tulbagh G. Bolusii.

„ berr3' (Drakensbergen, etc.) Vaccinuwi Exiil. This is the
only species of Vacciniaceae in S.A. Well-known
European species are the bilberry, cowberry and cranberry.
Blushing bride. Serruria florida. One of the most beautiful

and rarest flowers of S.A., known only from one of the
valleys of the upper Bergriver (Franschhoek). Flowering
in winter.
Bobo = Knobwood.
Boer boon. This name is applied to the four species of the

genus Schotia, the young seeds being edible like beans.
Trees with showy flowers. S. speciosa, dwarf, with mimosa
like foliage and red flowers (Little Karoo, etc.). 8. latifoUa
(Bos — ) a forest-tree with pink flowers. 8. hrachypetala
(Hottentots — ) bears large trusses of dark red (blood-
coloured) flowers directly on the old wood.
S. transvaalensis occurs in the North.
Boesmans'tee v. Tea.
Boeta'bessie. Osteospermum moniliferum. q.v.
14 BOETE- — BOTER-
Boete'bossie (Boeteklis). Xanthium spinosum (Burweed),

occasionally also X. strumarium. So named because
farmers not eradicating the weed are liable to a fine.
Bog-a-bog = Lemonwood.
Bogwood. Nuxia congesta. A forest-tree.
Bok'baard. Festuca caprina (grass).
„ 'baardje. Gladiolus spec. ? (Bokkeveld).
„ 'bessie == Boeta'bessie.
„ 'doorn. Lycium horridum. Employed for hedges. One

of the few shrubs of the coastal districts which drop their
leaves in summer.
„ 'hoorntjes. The seed-vessels (always in pairs) of various
asclepiads, e.g., Stapelia, Microloma, etc.
„ 'kost. Kleinia radicans. A tender, trailing, succulent
composite of the Karoo, living in the shelter of small
shrubs (a "bijwoner," as all exposed plants are eaten by
the grazing animals). Also a Zygophyllum spec. ?
„ 'noors V. Noors.
Boog. Groton gratissimus. (No).
Borriehout = Lemonwood.
Bos'barroe v. Barroe.
„ 'druif. Rhoicissus capensis. A vine with beautiful foliage,

often climbing into high trees and ornamenting the glens
of forests. The berries are large, but hardly pleasant to eat
on account of their high acidity. Make a delicious jelly or
jam of brilliant colour.
„ 'guarri v. Guarri.
„ 'peper. Piper capense. A climbing half -shrub of the

forests.
„ 'vijge V. Wild fig.
Bosjesman's'gift v. Giftboom.
„ 'tee V. Tea.
Bossies'tee v. Bush tea.
Boterbloin. Applied to a number of different plants. The

Gee! — (E: buttercup) is Ranunculus pinnatus, one of
the few indigenous species of the genus. The Wit — is
Dimorphotheca plunialis. Some yellow composites bear
the same name, e.g., Gazania pinnata.
Also the pale yellow variety of Sparaxis grandiflora
(Malmesbury).
BOTER- — BREAD- 15
Boter 'boom. Cotyledon paniculata. A deciduous succulent of

the Little Karoo and similar tracts. Stem stout and
fleshy. Leafless in summer. In Damaraland several
species of Cissus with similar trunks are so designated,
(v. Ko'bas).
Bottle^brush (Na), Greyia Sutherlandii v. Baakhout.
Bout-Kouterie, Gasteria acinacifolia. Zwartkops, etc.
Box, Cape — , Buxus MacOwani {East Lond.). A good wood
for engravers.
„ , False Cape — == Kamassi.
Box Wattle, Notohuxus natalensis, nearly allied to the real
box.
Braam 'bos (Braamen), v. Blackberry.
Bracken, Pteridiiim aquilinum. Cosmopolitan.
Brak 'bos (Salt-bush). Several species of Atriplex are useful

food-plants for stock. A. Halimus is the common indigenous
salt-bush, frequent along the banks of rivers and on
brackish ground of the drier districts, v. Saltbush.
„ 'ganna, v. Ganna.
„ 'slaai, Meserribrianthemum crystalUnum (Ice plant) and

a few other species. Good stock-food when young.
Bramakanka = Kukumakranka.
Bramble (Braamboos), Ruhus pinnatus.
Brand 'blaren, Knowltonia vesicatoria. Leaves employed as a

vesicant.
„ 'boontje, Mucuna coriacea. Tropical. Pods clothed with

sharp-pointed stinging hairs.
5, 'bossie, Mohria caffrorum. Not a shrub' but a small

deciduous fern of the South West; the leaves appear in
great numbers after a bush fire when the shrubby vegeta-
tion, otherwise overshadowing these plants, has been
destroyed. One of the few ferns with an aromatic foliage.
„ 'ielie, Cyrtanthus angustifolius. In many localities not

flowering unless the ground has been cleared by a veld fire,
e.g., on Table Mountain near the reservoirs.
„ 'netel (pron: Branneukel), Urtica urens*
Brandewijn 'bos = Rozijntje bos.
Bread and Cheese. Malva parviflora* etc.
1 n BREAD- — BT^LRUSH
Bread-tree, Kaffir — . Encephalartos caffer, E. Lehmanni,

E. Altensteinii, etc. The pith contains starch and is
turned into a food by the natives, like sago.
Breed 'zaad, v. Grasses.
Brittle wood, Nuxia tomentosa. Forests.
Broad leaf. Abbrev. for Broad-leaved plantain:

Plantago major, a frequent weed (Eur.).
Bron'slaai (Bron' kost slaai) == Water cress.
Brood 'boom = Bread-tree.
Broomrape, Blue — , Orohanche ramosa. A leafless parasite,

on the roots of grasses, etc. Also in Europe and Asia.
Brother berries = Bush tick berry.
Buchu. The true or round-leaved buchu is obtained from

Barosma hetulina, a shrublet of the Cedar mts. The
leaves are mostly exported to the United States of
America for medicinal purposes. Recently taken into
cultivation on the Cedar — , 01 if ants River — and Paarl
mts. Long-leaf — , from B. crenata, now less valued, has
a wider distribution, from Ceres to Stellenbosch and
Caledon (mts.). The Fontein — , B. serratifolia, also called
the Berg — or 01 if ants — . Some species of Diosma
go under the name of Wild — . Agathosma ciliata is called
Steinbok — . In districts where such rutaceous plants
do not occur, other aromatic shrublets are employed for
similar purposes, viz. — bos (Little Nam.) a composite,
Pteronia onol)romoides, the — kruid of Griqualand West,
a perennial herb with a fleshy rootstock, is Othonna
auriciilaefolia. The Klip — or Hottentots — (Nam.) is
a lichen of the coast belt (on rocks).
Buckweed (Na.). Isoglossa Woodii. A good stockfood, sup-

posed to flower only once in seven years, e.g. 1916 (May).
Buffalo grass v. Grasses.
Buffels'doorn (Buffalothorn), Zizyphus mucronata. Bears
several other names, e.g. Wacht-een-bietje.

„ 'hoorn, BurchelUa capensis. The fruit crowned with
horn-like appendages. Name occasionally corrupted into
Buffelsdoom.
Buig-mij-niet = Cape box. East London.

„ „ „ (Port E.). SmelopJiyllum capense.
Bulrush. Typha capensis and T. austraUs. The true bulrush
of Great Britain is a Scirpus.
BUK- — CAMEL 17
Bur-clover (not Boer clover) , also called Littleburweed,

is Medicago denticulata and M. laciniata. The burs are
the spirally twisted pods.
„ weed. Xantlüum spiuosum. The ripe capitulum is hard
and covered with hooked bristles, hence very troublesome
when getting into the fleece of sheep, v. also Star bur.
„ , Bathurst — = Mexican Poppy.
Bushbuck food (East Lond.), Isoglossa densiflora.
Bushman's candle, !Sarcocaulon rigidum. Similar to the more

widely spread C a n d 1 e b u s h {S. Burmanni) .
„ „ tea V. Tea.
Bush tea. Various shrublets are used as tea by the natives

and colonists (v. tea and tee), but the most generally
employed kind is derived from species of the genus
Cyclopia. The bulk of the common article is obtained from
C. Yogelii (Swellendam). Near Cape Town this is re-
placed by C. genistoides and in the Zwartebergen by
C. latifolia. The tea is free from stimulating alkaloids,
but contains cyclopine, etc.
Biishtick berry. One of the names of Osteospermum

monilijerum.
Butter-and-eggs, Schizodium flexuosuin. A pretty orchid with

white and yellow flowers.
Buttercup (Cape), Ranunculus pinnatus.
Often also applied to Freesia re f r acta and other irida.
Butter pits. Seeds of the Naras plant, q.v.
Cabbage palm, or — tree. Cussonia spicata. Does not belong

to the palms but to Araliaceae, of which the ivy is a well
known member. The real cabbage-palm is a species of
Areca (Trop.).
Cactus, Jointed — , Opuntia pusilla, from Central America,

now a nasty weed in the eastern parts. See also '' Foreign
Plants " in Part III.
Calla == White arum.
Camdeboo stinkwood. Celtis Kraussiana. A tree frequent in

wooded ravines and the forests of the coast.
Camel thorn. Acacia Giraffae. A tree of slow growth but of

large dimensions when fully developed. Frequent north
of the Orange river. Wood dark brown and very hard.
18 CAMPHOR — CEDAR
Camphor bush = Kamfer'bos.

„ tree (S.A.). Cryptocarya vacciniifolia. Kingwilliamstown
district.
Cancer bush. Sutherlandia frutescens. A half-shrub, 2 — 4 feet

high, with scarlet flowers. A much esteemed remedy, for
various purposes, among the natives. Clinical experi-
ments have not shown any specific action on cancer.
Candelabra flower. Brunsvigia gigantea and B. Josephinae.

Flowering (March) before the appearance of the new
leaves. The star of flowers 2 feet in diam.
Candle bush. Sarcocaulon Burmanni. A low spiny suc-
culent of the arid regions (flowers white). Bums, even
when fresh, like a torch. Very similar is 8. rigidum of the
southern Namib (flowers pink). A smaller species is
S. Patersonii (Gr. Rt. etc.).
„ wood. Gardenia Rothmannia. An eastern forest-tree.
Cape — (in compound words) v. other word.
Cape-grasses. Various species of Restiaceae are used for dry
floral ornaments, e.g., species of Thamnochortus, Elegia,
Cannomois.
„ weed. Cryptostemma calendulaceum. This plant, one
of the G o u s b 1 o m m e n of the South West, bears this
name in the Tr.

Capers, Cape — . Capparis citrifoUa. The flower buds used
like real capers (O. spinosa, Mediterr.).

Cardamom, Wild — . Fagara capensis (Xanthoxylum
capense). (Knob wood.) Fruit highly aromatic, med.

Carpet flower, Karoo — . Aptosimum depresstim^ etc.
Carrion flower. Various species of Stapelia. v. Aasblom.
Carrot fern v. Ferns.
Castor-oil plant. Ricinus communis. Grown as a garden
plant, often half wild. Cultivated in India, Egypt, etc.,
for the oil contained in its seeds.

Cats 'ear. Hypochaeris radicata. Weed.
„ tail. Struthiola stricta, etc.

Cat thorn. Asparagus stipulaceus of the drier regions. Form-
ing an entangled mass full of sharp recurved spines.
V. Katdoorn.
Cedar, Clanwilliam — . (Cederboom). Widdringtonia
juniperoides. {Callitris juniperoides Endl.) Growing only
CEDAR — CHRISTMAS- 19
on the Cedar mountains at and above the 3000 feet level.

Wood highly esteemed. Tree and wood more in the
nature of a cypress; the other two S.A. species of the
genus are called " cypres " by the colonists, v. Bergcypres
and Sapree.
Celery, Wiïd — . Peucedanum Galhanmn. v. Blistering Bush.
Chamomile, Mountain — . Gamolepi-s pectinata.
„ , Wild — . Matricaria glahraia. The real chamomile
{M. chamomilla) , from Europe, occasionally in corn fields.
„ , Stinking — . Anthemis cotula* Eur. weed.
Champignon. The French word for mushroom, here mostly
employed for PsalUota campestris and pron iZampioen.
Charlock (Jointed — ). Raphanus Raphanistrum. A cosmo-

politan weed of grain lands. May be destroyed by spray-
ing with a wêak solution of green vitriol. The true
charlock înapis arvensiSj not so frequent here.
Cherry, Cape — -= Kububessie.

„ , Hottentots — . Maurocenia Frangula. Sometimes
also Royena lucida, the fruit of the latter being more like
a cherry than the former.

„ , Kaffir — . Gardenia Neuheria.
„ wood == Kersehout. Pterocelastrus variabilis. A very
showy shrub or tree when in fruit.
Chestnut, Wild — . Calodendron capense. Fruit somewhat

resembling the real chestnut (Castanea vesca). A fine
tree of the southern forests and a glorious sight when in
flower (summer). Also called Cape — .
Chick weed. Stellaria media. Cosmopolitan.
China flower. Adcnandra uniflora. The petals as white as
porcelain, often with a rosy tint.

Chinese lantern. Nymania capensis. The inflated capsules,
generally red.
„ „ lily. Sander sonia aurantiaca. Eastern district.
Chinkerichee, Omithogalum thyrsoides. Also going under
the name of Viooltje^ and Star of Bethlehem.
Herbage and flowers poisonous to stock.

Christmas bells. (Na). Trichilia emetica. Otherwise known
as Cape Mahogany.
,, — berry. (Dronkbessie). Chymococca empetroides. A
shrublet of the sand hills along the sea-shore of the
20 CHRISTMAS- — CORN-
South West. Berries bright scarlet, ripening in mid-

summer. Said to destroy or expel flies. At Mosselbay
applied to Chironia haccifera, also used for decorations on
account of the bright red berries.
Christmas bush. Pavetta lanceohita. (E.).
Cineraria, Wild — . lênecio elegans, one of the parents of

the garden — . ('oastal distr.
Clover. Wild species are Trifolium africanum and T.
Burchellianum. For cult. spec. v. part III.

„ , Yellow — . Listia hetcrophylla (called Hop-clover in
South Africa).
„ , Bur — V. Bur-clover.
Club -mosses. Species of Lycopodium.
Coal wood. Lachnostylis capensis. A small eastern forest-

tree.
Cockle-bur (Burweedl. Aanthium strumarium.
Coco = ^Ûgrass.
Coffee, Wild — . . Gardenia citriodora and Krausski

lanccolaia. Both plants belong to the same family as the
real cotfee iCoffcd arahica). Occasionally the seeds of
the wild palm [Phoenhr recUnata) are called "wild
coffee," probably on account of some resemblance to coffee
beans. Sometimes the same name applied to Royena lucida.
Coloquint, Wild — == Bitter melon.
Concertina. Crassula perforata. (Knysna).
Coral creeper. Microloma tenuifolium, etc.
Coral tree. Erythrlna caffra. Flowers and seeds bright

scarlet. Flowering in spring before the leaves appear.
Another species with similar flowers but larger leaves is
E, tomentosa (Corktree).
Corktree. Erythrina tomentosa. (Na). So named on account

of the ajjpearance of the bark. The cork of commerce is
obtained from Quercus suher (Spain), an evergreen oak,
which thrives well in the South West.
„ wood. Cornmiphura caryaefolia (East.). A large tree,
the wood very light. Also C. Harveyi.
Corncockle. Agrostemma Githago. A Eur. weed. Seeds
poisonous.
„ cromwell. Lithospermiim arvense* Weed. Tr.
CROTCH — DAGOA 21
Couch-grass, Cape — or Fine — . Cynodon Dactylon. \n

England the same name is applied to Triticum repens.
V. Kweek.
Cowherb. Vaccaria vulgar is ^ an occasional weed.
Cranberry, Cape — . Dovyalis rhamnoides. Not related to

the English — (Vaccininm Vitis Idaea).
Crassula, Red — . Rocliea coecinea. One of the most gorgeous
mountain flowers of the South West (summer).
Cream-of-tartar tree v. Baobab. The fruit contains a whitish

acidulous powder, but not any tartar, the acidity being
due to citric acid.
Creeping fern. Gleichcnia polypodioidcs.
Cress, Cape — or Pepper — . Lepidium capense. Contains a
sharp substance like water-cress.

„ , Wart — , Coronopus didymns. A common weed from
S. America.
„ , Water — v. Water cress.
Crocus, Natal — . Apodolirion Buchananl (Amaryllid.). The

Eur()j)ean — is C. satwus (Iridac).
Crotalaria. A large genus of S.A. shrublets.
C. CO pens is grown as an ornamental shrub, called C a p e-

L a b u r n u m ; C. Burkeana, poisonous. Tr.
Crownberry = Cranberry, Cape — . (East Lond.).
Cucumber tree (Sausage tree). Kigelia pinnata. A tropical

tree with showy flowers and large cylindrical fruits;
extending to the northern Transvaal.
Cudweed. Gnaphaliiim luteo-alhum. Cosmopolitan.
Curly-curly. Dipcadi hyacintJwides. Leaves spirally twisted.
Currant, Red — . Rhus laevigata. A tree of the eastern

forests. In other parts the name Wild — applied to
R. mucronata or R. tomentosa, etc. (shrubs).
Custard-apple, Wild — . Anona senegalensis. Trop. Africa,

reaching Natal. Fruit small, but very aromatic. The
cultivated species is A. reticulata*, from trop. America.
Cypress, Mountain — , v. Bergcypres.
Dagga (Wild). Leonotis Leomirus, The leaves smoked by the

natives like those of the Indian hemp {Cannabis
sativa*, called Mak — ), producing a similar stupefying
effect. L. Leonitis (L. ovata), with similar properties is the
22 DAGGA — DEVILS-
Klip — or Koppies — . In the East. Prov. one of the

native remedies against snake bite. Also said to restore
over-corpulent persons to a normal figure.
Daisy. Besides the cultivated kinds (q.v.) various wild com-

posites. The more widely known species are: Dimor-
photheca pluvialis, Cape — (annual) ; D. aurantiaca,
Namaqua — ; D. nudicaulis (perennial) , Ox-eye — ;
D. Ecklonis. Van Staden's — ; Osmitopsis asteriscoides
(half -shrub), Mountain — ; Gerhera Jamesoni (perennial),
Barberton — ; Q. aurantiaca, Hilton — ; Zinnia pauci-
flora* (from Amer.) Kaffir — .
Dakriet. Dovea tectorum. Sandy tracts of the South West.

Other Restiaceae also employed for thatching are
Thamnochortus spicigerus and Restio giganteus. The
European reed (Phragmites communis) used for the same
purpose, where available, goes here under the name of
Fluitjes-riet.
Dancing thorn = Dansdoorn.
Dan's cabbage. Senecio latifolius. Causes Molteno disease.
Dans 'doorn. Aspalathus spinosa. Probably named by some
barefooted person.
Darnel. Lolium temulentum*. A poisonous grass (Eur.).
Dassie'bos. Stachys rugosa. Strongly scented half -shrub of
the mountains in the central and northern districts.
Foliage whitish, tomen tose, flowers yellow or pink.

Date, Cape — , Plectronia ventosa. Fruit with some remote
resemblance.
„ palm, Wild — . Phoenix reclinata. Fruit much smaller
than the real date {P. dactylifera) , with a little sweetish
pulp.
Dauw 'blom v. Sundew.
Dauw'worm'bos. Lohostemon fruticosus. A decoction used
against ringworm.
Davib or Dawee. Tamarix articulata, A small tree on the
banks of rivers in the drier districts. Thrives in brackish
soil, if the subsoil not too dry.

Davidjes. Antizoma capensis (Cissampelos capensis). The
roots employed like sarsaparilla. The foliage poisonous.

„ — wortel. Melothria punctata. . Used like bryony root.
Death cup. Amanita phalloides. The most dangerous species
of toadstool. Fig. on plate 3 in Flora of S.A., Vol. I.
DeviFs thorn = Dubbeltje.

D'HAL — DOORN- 23
D'hal. Ca janus indicus* Seeds used like peas by the Indians

in the Tr.
Di'alsa'bossie. (Knysna). Gerlera Burmanni. A stemless

perennial herb, used as a tea. Name?
Dik 'bast. Dorribeya rotundifolia. A small tree of the northern

and eastern districts, bearing a profusion of white flowers
early in spring (when leafless).
Dingaans apple = Kei apple.
Disa. A large genus of S.A. orchids. The best known species

are: D. uni flora, the Large red — (Pride of T. Mt.) ;
D. graminifoUa, the Blue — ; D. ferruginea, the Cluster
— ; D, longicornu, the Mauve or Drip — .
Formerly the large Disa was known as Bakjes 'blom.
Dissel'doorn. Most species of Stohaea are thistle-like herbs

or half-shrubs with very spiny leaves and yellow flowers.
S. cruciata is up to 6 feet high, and the capitula are 2-3
inches in diam. (Bokkeveld).
Distel, Melk — . Sonchus oleraceus. A common cosmopolitan

weed, also called Zuig'dissel (zij dissel).
Dobo lily = Brand-lelie.
Dock (D: Tongblaar). Several species of Rumex, e.g.,

R. crispus and R. conglomeratus. Leaves used like spinach
(for bredie). R. Ecklonii (smaller dock) is a colonial
remedy for tapeworm.
Dodder. Several species of Cuscuta, viz., the indigenous

C. africana, G. nitida and the introduced C. racemosa (on
lucerne) .
Dog plum. Ekehergia capensis and E. Meyeri. (E. & No).
Dogrose, African — . Oncoia Kraussiana (Flacourtiac.)

Natal.
„ „ , White — V. Rose.
Doorn 'blad v. Prickly pear.
„ 'bos. Cliff ortia rusdfolia. Leaves sharp-pointed. S.W.
„ 'boom. Acacia Karroo. Although all species of Acacia

are provided with thorns, either straight or curved,
this species, with its very long white thorns is the
Thorn-tree (zoet doorn) . Syn : A. horrida.
„ 'peer. Scolopia Zeyheri. A very hard wood.

„ 'tee. Cliffortia ilicifolia. A small evergreen shrub of the
South West (mountains).
24 DOORN — DTHKER-
Doorn'vijg. Mesemhrianthemum spinosum. A small spiny

shrub of the Karoo, in some parts the principal fodder-
plant. The fruit is a capsule, not a fig, but all species of
this genus are called V i j g e-b o s s i e s on accoun t of
M. edule, the Hottentot's fig.
Draai 'bossie. Aster flUfolius. A valuable fodder-bush of the

Karoo.
Drabok == Darnel.
Drachies. Scutia Commersonii. See also D r o o g -m ij n-k eel.
Dral'peer = Dikbast.
Driedoorn. Rhigozum trichototnum and R. ohovatum. Shrubs

of the Karoo generally branching trichotomously. In good
seasons the first-named bears a profusion of yellow
flowers for a few weeks, hence its other name Gele
granaat. The other one has smaller white flowers.
Droedas-kruiden. Pharnaceum lineare. Med.

Dronk 'bessie = Christmas berry.
„ 'gras (Cape). Melica decumhens. The only indigenous
grass of which toxic properties known.

„ 'gras (Tr.) . This is not a grass but a horse-tail, Equiaetum
ramosissimum.
Droog-mijn-keel. Cissus cirrhosa. Nearly allied to our wild

grape, but the fruit contains such a powerful irritant that
a single berry, if chewed, will cause great pain, hence the
vernacular name. The same name applied to Scutia
Commersonii.
Drumsticks. Zaluzianskya villosa, etc. Allusion to the shape

of the buds which are closed during the day.
Dubbeltje or — doorn. Modification of Duiveltje. Several

S.A. plants, decumbent or trailing on the ground, the
fruits provided with sharp spines. Animals treading on
such a spinous body carry it away, and a bare-footed
person treading on it would suffer considerable pain. The
vernacular name has been evidently given on account of
this contrivance for the distribution of their seeds. Pretrea
zangueharica (north, distr.) is the largest kind, also called
Duivels-dis; Trihulus terrestris a common weed of
most warm countries. Emex anstralis also throughout
the country. Beest — v. Grapple plant.
Duckweed. Lemna minor.

Duiker's horen = Bokhoorntjes.
DUINE — ELDER 25
Duine'bessie. Miindtia spinosa. A spiny shrublet of the Cape

Flats and other sandy tracts, bearing large red berries,
eagerly eaten by tortoises and children.
„ 'tee V. Tee.
Duivekervel. Fiimaria officinalis. A garden weed from

Europe. The cultivated kervel is Chaerophyllttni
hiilhosmn* (Umbelliferae) .
Duivels' brood ( — kost) == Death cup.

„ 'dis V. Dubbeltje.
Duiveltje = Dubbeltje.
Duizend knoop. Polygonum aviciilare, etc.
Dumba. Loranthus DregeL Native name applied to the

swelling (technically called a ''chimera"), produced by
the parasite on the branch of the host {Acacia caffra, etc.)
Dupres'knop (corrupted from Cypres, sometimes pron.

"sapree"), Widdringtonia cupressoides v. Berg-cypres.
Dwaba. Popowia caffra. (Na).
Dwadwa. Leucosidea sericea. (East.).
Dysentery herb. Monsonia ovata and M. hiflora. Herb and

root called K e i t a. Specially useful in cases of dysentery.
Earth star. Several species of Geaster (puff-ball faijiily).
Ebbehout. Euclea pseudehenus. A medium-sized tree of

Namaqualand, the heartwood very close-grained and black.
Ebony, Cape — = Ebbehout.
„ , (Pondoland). Heyicoodia lucens.
Eendje. Sutherlandia frutescens. The pods form a toy for

children. In the eastern Karoo the leaves of
Cotyledon Cooperi (speckled) and C. rhombifolia (plain)
are used by children in a similar way (floating them on
water).
Elands boontje. Elephantorrhiza BttrchelUi. The popular

name refers to the large size of the pods. A small deciduous
perennial, the annual shoots a foot or two high, but the
stout rootstock very big, weighing up to 10 pounds. This
contains much tannin, hence its other name Looier's
b o s s i e.
„ 'doorn. Pretrea zanguebarica.
M vijg = Zuurvijg.
Elder, Wilde — . Nuxia florihunda.
26 ELEPHANT'S- — FAN PALM
Elephant's ear Eriospermum Bellendeni (Queenstown).

Tuber and leaf the largest in the genus.
„ food == Spekboom.
„ foot. Testudinaria elephantipes. The tuber (above

ground) up to 3 feet in diam., the corky shell areolate,
hence the other popular name Schildpad; the botanical
name combines the two designations. On hills and moun-
tains girding the Karoo.
„ trunk. Pachypodium namaquanum. A curious,

cylindrical, very spiny succulent of Little Nam. 4 — 5 feet
high.
„ wood. Bolusanthus speciosus. Tr. and No. A showy

tree when in flower.
Els, Klip — = Alder, Rock — .

„ , Rooi — = Red alder.
„ , Wit ■— = White alder.
Ertje, Wilde. Dolichos gihhosus. Young pods as a vegetable.

(S.W.). Also Vicia hirsuta*. An occasional weed.
„ bossies. Several species of Podalyria and Rafnia.

Es, Klip — = Rock ash.
Essehout, Rooi — . Trichilia emetica.
„ „ , Cape — (Knysna & Kaffraria). Ekebergia capeusis.
„ „ , Transvaal — . Ekebergia Meyeri.
Euphorbia, Tree — (Giant — ). Several arborescent species.

In eastern Cape Colony: E. tetragona, E. grandidens and
E. triangularis; in Natal and further north: E. ingens
(often misnamed ''Cactus tree") and E. Cooperi.
Evening flower = Aandblom.
„ Primrose. Oenothera odorata (S. Amer.) in gardens;

Onagra biennis (North Amer.) often on waste lands.
Everlasting. The commercial kind for export is Helichrysiim

vestitum. Several others often employed for floral
ornaments e.g. Helipterum eximium (Strawberry — ) and
H. variegatum.
Ewa=trewa (pron : ever trevor). Satyrium coriifolium. Name ?

Perhaps from " ou'ma-Tre.wa", as in use at Hermanus.
Ezels'kost. Euphorbia meloformis. (East. Karoo).
Fairy bells = Grassy bells.
Fan palm. Two indigenous species, viz.. Hyphaene crinita,

and in the tropical parts H. ventricosa.
FEATHER- — PERNS 27
Featherhead. Phylica capitata. S.W. Spring.
Fennel. Foeniculum officinale*. From southern Europe, as a

garden escape.
FERNS. Natural order FILICES. About 200 species known
from S.A. The leaves are technically called " fronds."
A few kinds only possess common names.

Bootlace — . Vittaria isoetifolia. Fronds long and narrow
like blades of grass, hanging from cliffs or branches of
trees.
Bracken v. Adelaars' varen.
Carrot — , Asplenium hipinnatum {A. nUaefolium) . Often

cultivated.
Climbing — . Lygodium Kerstenii (Na). In cultivation often

replaced by L. japonicum.
Creeping — , Gleichenia polypodioides. On moist cliffs.
Filmy — . Several species of Eymenophyllum, the most

frequent one being E. tunhridgense. Also Trichomanes
pyxidiferum.
Flowering — = Royal — .
Gold — . Gymnogramma aurea.
Hare's foot — . Polystichum adiantiforme (Aspidmrn capense).

Hardy, often grown in rock gardens.
Maidenhair — . The fine-leaved kind is Adiantum Poiretii,

frequent in ravines around Table Mountain, etc. The
cosmopolitan A. capillus-veneris (fronds small but with
large segments) is rare in the Cape Peninsula.
A. aethiopicum, intermediate in foliage but taller, in
Natal, etc.
Mother — . Several species produce young plants on their

fronds from bulbillae. Two examples are: Asplenium
gemmiferum (E.) and A. monanthes.
Oak-leaf — . At the Cape Doryopteris concolor and in Natal
Polypodium phymatodes.
Parsley — , Cheilanthes hirta. Very frequent.
Resurrection — . Notholaena Eckloniana. Karoo.
Royal — . Osmunda regalia. Widely spread in Europe and

Africa.
Scented — . Mohria caffrorum (Brand bossie).
28 FERN — FIRE-
Seven-weeks fern ^ Hare's foot — .
Silver — . Gymnogramma argentea.
Staghorn — . Platy cerium hifurcatum. From the forests of

South -Eastern Africa, growing epiphytically on trunks
of trees. The convex, brown, cushion-like covers on l^he
trunk are barren fronds (green when young), whicli
shelter the pad-like masses of roots.
Thirty-days — = Hare's foot — .
Tree-fern (eastern). Cyathea Dregei. Stem up to 20 feet high.

„ „ (Forest — ). Hemitelia capensis. In wet spots of
forests from Table Mountain to East Africa.
Umbrella — . Gleichenia umhracuUfera (eastern).
Fever tree. Acacia xanthophloea. Growing in the subtropical

swamps of the north-eastern parts, hence the name. See
also Eucalyptus in part III.
Fig, Hottentot's — . Mesemhrianthemum edule. Flowers
yellow or purplish.
„ , Sour — . Mesemhrianthemum acinaciforme. Flowers
purple. The two kinds and their names are well distin-
guished by the natives, v. Vijg.
„ , Wild — (Bush). Ficus capensis. A large forest-tree.
Caulifloral, i.e., the clusters of flowers (and fruit) appear
on the old wood or even on the old roots near the trunk.
Fruit an inch or more in diam. The other indigenous
non-tropical species of Ficus have small fruits.
„ -Marigold. (Vijge-bossie). Species of Mesemhrianthe-
mum. The genus is principally S.A., having its head-
quarters in the Karoo. About 400 species, many with
gorgeous flowers, yellow, orange, magenta, pink or white.
Some of the best-known varieties for rock-gardens are
M. aureum, M. aurantiacum, M. amoenum, M. spectahile,
etc. M. criniflorum a favoured annual with a variety of
colours. Name derived from the vernacular name of
M. edule (v. Hottentot's — ).
Fijne bos. Euryops linifolius.
Fila'bos. Laurophyllus capensis. Mts. at Knysna, etc.

Fire lily (Na). Cyrtanthus sanguineus.
Fire sticks. Pieces of wood employed by the natives for

producing fire in the absence of matches, etc. The wood
FIRE — FREESIA 29
mostly employed is either from Ficus capensis or

Brachylaena elUptica, but in other districts it is Asclepias
fruticosa. Probably some others may be equally suitable.
Five lingers. Cyanella lutea. (C).
Flames. Antholyza Merianella. Apparently confined to the

mountains of the southern portion of the Cape Peninsula.
Flat crown. Alhizzia fastigiata. A frequent tree of the

eastern coast districts.
F-lax, Wild — . Linum africanum, etc. The Cape species have

yellow flowers.
Flissie = Freesia.
Flowering grass. This is no grass, v. Grassy bells.
Fluitjes' riet. Phragmites communis. The common reed.
Fluweel' blom. Sparacois tricolor. In Holland this name is

applied to Rhus typTiina* (from N. Amer.).
Fluweeltje. Sparaxis tricolor, but in Holland the name

is used for Tagetes erecta* (frequent in Cape gardens).
Fly bush. Roridula dentata and the smaller R. Gorgonias.

The leaves secrete a viscid balsam similar in its nature to
that on the flowers of some heath (sticky heaths), but
quite different from the slimy fluid produced by the glands
of the sundew (Drosera). This balsam protects such
flowers and leaves against the attacks of creeping insects
(caterpillars, earwigs, snails, etc.), but does not possess
any digestive properties, v. Vliege'bos.
„ — mushroom. Amanita muscaria. Sometimes used as a
fly poison (milk boiled with slices of the toadstool).
Fontein 'bos. Psoralea aphylla (Blauw keur). Flowers sweet
scented.
„ 'kruid. Potamogeton pusillus, etc. (Pond weed).
Forget-me-not, Cape — . Myosotis silvatica, but also applied

to Anchusa capensis and A. riparia.
Four corners == Kruisbessie.
Foxtail V. Grasses.
Frutang. Romulea rosea and other species. Fruit chewed by
children.
Freesia. F. refracta. Sweet scented. Several varieties often

cultivated in gardens.
30 FUCHSIA — GAUKUM
Fuchsia, Wild — . Halleria elliptica. Resemblance rather
imaginary.
Fumitory. Fumaria officinalis.
Gaap = Ngaap.
Gal'bessie. Solanum nigrum. The berries of the Black

nightshade are known to be poisonous in Europe,
while here, at any rate in the south-western districts, they
are harmless and often eaten by children (called
Nastagal). In other districts they produce vomiting,
especially when eaten from withered or frost bitten plants.
Gal 'ziekte 'bos. Chenopodium anthelminthicum. A doubtful

remedy.
Ganna (sometimes pronounced Kanna). Several species of

Salsola. The most frequent kind in brackish soil, espe-
cially along rivers, is S. aphylla (the Brak — ) ; S. Calluna
is the Rooi — , and S. Zeyheri, the Kool — or Blomkool
— , the latter a sweet and highly valued fodder-shrub of
the central and north-western districts.
„ 'bast (Brown ganna). Passerina flliformis. The bark of
all Thymelaeaceae is very tough and hence suitable for
tying bundles of wood, etc.
Gansies. The inflated seed-vessels of several plants, used by

children as toys, also called Eendjes, e.g., Sutherlandia
frutescens ( — 'keur), Asclepias fruticosa, A. rotundifolixi,
etc. (= Wilde Kapok).
Ganze'kost. Cenia turMnata. A small spring annual.

„ 'voet. Chenopodium vulvaria* G. murale,* etc., weeds.
Gardenia. Several indigenous species, e.g., G. Thunhergia, are

known as Wilde Katjepiering. For garden plant
v. part III.
Garen 'boom. Agave americana*, not a tree. The leaves yield

a tough fibre, but for commercial purposes another species,
viz., A. rigida var. sisalana is far more important; now
cultivated also in the coast districts of Natal, etc.
Garlic, Wild — . Tulhaghia alliacea. A small plant with

pretty brown flowers ; all parts with a strong garlic odour.
Some other species possess similar properties.
Garra. Rhus undulata (Wupperthal).
Gaukum. Mesemhrianthemum edule. (Hottentot's fig). Roots

med.
GEEL- — GIFT- 31
Geerblommetje. Lyperia crocea. The flowers formerly used

by the Malays like saffron for dyeing kerchiefs and other
finery. Now artificial dyes (from coal tar) have replaced
these indigenous products.
„ „ 'tee (Hongertee). Leyssera gnaphaloides. Much used

as a harmless beverage by the natives ; also for chest com-
plaints.
„ 'kapel. Aspalathus aemula. (Coast).
„ 'bos, Leucadendron salignum, etc. The flowering heads

form one mass of yellow on the hills (spring).
„ 'hout. Three kinds, v. Yellowwood.
„ 'kop. Liparia sphaerica. A shrublet with drooping, bright
orange flower-heads.
Geld'beursie. The capsules of Albuca minor, etc.
Genees 'blaren. Solanum giganteum, etc. Med. Also Withania
somnifera.
Gentian, Wild — . Chironia laccifera. The herb is as bitter as

the real gentian (Gentiana) of the Alps (= Aambeie'bos).
George lily. Vallota purpurea. Fairly frequent on the moun-

tains from George to Humansdorp, locally called Berg-
lelie, but more widely known as Knysna lily.
Geranium. Most kinds of cultivated " Geraniums " are species

of Pelargonium and derived from originally wild S.A.
plants. The Horseshoe — is P. zonale, var. stenopetalum,
the Ivy-leaved — , P. peltatum. See also Malf a.
Gift'appel v. Bitterappel.
„ blaar. Dichapetalum cymosum. A prostrate shrub with

a subterranean system of branches; occurring in the
Transvaal. The leaves contain, at certain seasons, a
eyanogetic glucoside and evolve prussic acid on maceration.
Animals eating the foliage at such periods are killed
within a short time, hence the other name of the plant:
makouw, ^^maakgauw" (hurry up).
„ 'bol. Buphane disticha. A large bulb occurring nearly

throughout the country. It contains some very poisonous
alkaloids ; was employed as one of the ingredients of arrow
poison by the Bushmen.
„ 'boom. (South and East). AcoTcanthera venenata. Con-

tains a very poisonous glucoside, resembling quabaine.
The shrub is often grown in gardens on account of its
sweet-scented and showy flowers; children have occasion-
ally died from eating the plum-like fruit.
32 GIFT- — GOM-
Gift'boom (Van Kynsdorp). Toxicodendron capense. A shrub

known only from the Giftbergen near Van Rynsdorp, so
named after it. Seeds used formerly for poisoning
hyaenas (called "wolve"), hence the name Wolve-
boontje for the seeds.
„ 'zeer MeloloMum calycinum. Bechuanaland.
Gingerbread tree. Hyphaene crinita. Gur indigenous fan

palm.
Glas 'hout. Myrica cordifoUa (Waxberry bush). Wood very

brittle.
„ tee V. Tee.
Qli. Ruthea gummifera (Glia). The root was employed by the

Hottentots for preparing an intoxicating beverage.
Frequent in the South West.
Glijblom. Drosera cistiflora, etc.
Globe amaranth. Gomphrena glohosa*. Occasionally outside

gardens.
Gloxinia, Wild — . Charadrophila capensis. A pretty plant

with the habit of a miniature Gloxinia, the flowers (blue)
in cymes. Rare, only known from cliffs close to some
waterfalls at Jonkershoek near Stellenbosch.
Goats' 'foot. Bauhinia Burkeana, etc. Each leaf consists of 2

half-connate leaflets, thus resembling in outline a goat's
spoor.
Goed karoo v. Karoo.
Goevernements'bossie. Hermannia paucifolia. The farmers

of the Bokkeveld and Calvinia know it by another name.
A strong purgative.
Golden star (Autumn) = Sterretje. Curculigo plicata

(west, distr.), appearing immediately after the first
autumnal rains, often in great numbers.
„ „ (Winter — ). Hypoxis stellata (yellow variety) and

H. serrata, etc. Similar in appearance to the Curculigo,
but botanically different.
„ willow = Port Jackson — and Rooikrans.

Gom-bos. Pteronia camphorata, etc. Involucre of capitulum
viscid. Also Aster filifolius.
GONNA — GRAPPLE- 33
Gonna, Zoet — (Knysna). Struthiola erecta. otherwise called

Katst aartje, quite different from Ganna.
Ooor' appel. Pachy stigma Zeyheri. Tr.
Gooseberry, Cape — . PhysaUs peruviana. The plant is not

a gooseberry {Rihes grossularia) nor a native of the Cape.
Now widely spread on the outskirts of forests, in hedges,
etc. The fruit largely gathered for the manufacture of
jam (E., Na).
„ foot (Stinking — ). Chenopodium amhrosioides. A
cosmopojitan weed.
Gous'blom (Gouds — ). A name applied to many species of

composites with yellow flowers. The most common kind
in the South West is Gryptostemma calendulaceum. Other»
are species of Arctotis and Dimorphotheca. In the Geres
Karoo is a ridge called ^' Gousblom-hoogte ", but many
localities could claim that name with equal right. In
Holland the name is applied to the corn-marigold, q.v.
as well as to the cultivated Calendula officinalis ( S. Eur. ) ,
Gouna. Mesemhrianthemum acinaciforme. Root med., resem-

bling Gaukum.
Granaat, Geel — . Rhigozum trichotomum. v. Driedoorn.

„ , Wilde — . BurchelUa capensis. A shrub of the
southern coastal districts with bright scarlet flowers
(Rubiac), in colour like those of the pomegranate. In
the East. Prov. the edible fruit of Rhoiacarpos capensis.
Grannie bonnet. Various orchids in Natal, e.g., Disperis

Fanniniae.
Grape, Wild — . Rhoicissus capensis {Vitis capensis). A

distant relative of the cultivated grape-vine (Vitis
vinifera) . Frequent on the outskirts of forests, v. B o s-
d rui ven.
Grapple plant. Harpagophytum procunibens. Name introduced

by BuRCHELL. The seed-vessel provided with numerous
curved claws, hence tenaciously adhering to the feet or
heads of animals and thus securing a wide distribution of
its seeds. Also called wool-spider, rankdoorn, touw.
Causing snares in horses' tails, the fleece of sheep, etc.
U GRASSES
Indigenous and such Introduced species
which now occur more or less wild.
[For species known here only in cultivation, see Part III.]

I. English Compound Names: —
Bedding grass. Imperata arundinacea.
Bermuda — . Cynodon Dactylon.
Blue — . Panicum laevifolium. Cyrnhopogon hirtus,

Themeda Forskalii.
Broncho — . Bromus maximus.

Buffalo — . Stenotaphrum gldbrum.
„ — . Setaria sulcata ( Bush-Buff elgras).
„ — (Natal). Panicum laevifolium (Buffelgras).
„ — (Tr.) Panicum hirsutissimum.
Bushman — . Stipa Dregeana.
Canary — . Phalaris canariensis, Small , P. minor,
Toowoomba — . P. coerulescens (P. hulhosa).
Carrot seed — . Tragus racemosus.
Couch — , Cape (Coarse). Stenotaphrum glahrum.
„ „ (Fine). Cynodon Dactylon.

Crowfoot. Eleusine indica.
Drop-seed (Natal) — . Sporoholus indicua.
Dub — . Cynodon Dactylon.
Duck — . Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum.
Finger — . Digitaria sanguinalis.
Florida — . Cynodon Dactylon. A fine-leaved variety.
Germiston — = Florida — .
Goose — . Eleusine indica.
Guinea — . Panicum maximum.
Hay — . Chloris virgata.
Johnson — . Sorghum halepense, var. effusum.

Kuskus — = Akkewani.
Lady's heart — . Briza maxima.
Lemon — , Elionurua argenteus.
GRASSES 35
Marram — . Ammophila arenaria (A. arundinacea).
Poko — (Caffraria). Pennisetum typhoideum. Seeds

used for kaflfir beer like sorghum.
Prairie — . Bromus unioloides.
Quake — . Briza maxima.
Quick — . Cynodon incompletus, G. Dactylon,

Stenotaphrum gldhrum.
Red-top — . Tricholaena rosea.
Rescue — . Bromus unioloides.
Rhodes* — . Chloris gayana.
Rye — . Lolium perenne. Lolium italicum.
Spear — . Heteropogon contortus.
Stink — . Eragrostis minor var. megastachya.
Sweet — . Chloris virgata; Panicum laevifolium.
Tambookie — . Cymhopogon validus.
Toowoomba — v. Canary — .
Turpentine — . Gymdopogon excavatus.
Walk — . Poa annua.
Water — (Large). Paspalum dilatatum.
Wool — . Anthephora puhescens,
II. Other names: —

Akkewani. q.v.
Bamboo (Bamboes) q.v.
Barley, Wild — . Hordeum murinum.
Bevertjes. Briza media.
Blauw 'buffel. Anthephora puhescens.
„ gras (Na). Andropogon appendiculatus.
„ zaad. Eragrostis curvula, E. plana.
Bokbaard. Festuca caprina.
Brakgras. Atropis Borreri. Sutherland.
Breedzaad. Paspalum dilatatum.
Buffel'gras. Panicum laevifolium: P. maximum;
Pennisetum cenchroides, Setaria sulcata.

Darnel. Lolium' temulentum.
Drabok. Lolium temulentum.
36 GRASSES
Dronkgras (Cape). Melica decumhens. v. also Equisetum,

Foxtail, Bristly — . Setaria verticillata.
Haasgras. Schismns fasciculatus. C.
Haver, Wilde (Brandfort). Chloris virgata.
Helm (D.). AmmopJiila arenaria.
Job's tears. Coix Lacryma-Johi.
Kaïk gras. Fingerhuthia africana.
Kanarie 'zaad. Phalaris canariensis.
Klisgras (Klitsgras). Setaria verticillata.
Klokkies 'gras. Bris;a mamma.
Koper 'draad. Cymhopogon excavatus.
Kruisgras. Cynodon Dactylon.
Krulgras (Bechnanaland). Panicum nigropedatum.

Kwarrel'zaad. Phalaris canarieMsis.
Kweek, Fijne — . Kwagga — . Oost-indiese — .

Cynodon Dactylon. (Bataviese — ).
„ , Grove — . ^tenotaphrum glahrum.
„ , Rechte — . Cynodon incompletus. (Tr.)

„ , Zand — . ^chmidtia hulhosa.
Lidjesgras = Grove kweek.
Manna. Digitaria sangiiinalis.
Millet, Wild — . Digitaria sangninalis.
Oats, Wild — . Avena fatua.
Olifants'gras. Danthonia elephantina.
Os-pol 'gras. Eragrostis plana.
Pearl millet = Poko grass.
Pijpgras. Ehrharta villosa.
Raaigras = Ryegrass.
Reed. Phragmitcs communis.
Riet, Fluitjes — ; Vaderlands' — . Phragmites communis.

Riet, Steek — . Eragrostis cyperoides.
Rode' zaad. Tristachya leucothrix.
Rog, Wilde — . Secale africanum.
Rooigras. Thcmeda Forskalii (Anthistirid imherhin).
Ruigte. Erianthus capensis.
GRASSES — GUM- 37
Steekgras. Aristida congesta; Gymlopogon hirtus;

Heteropogon contortus, etc.
Steekriet. Eragrostis cyperoides.
Suikerriet. (West.) Agropyrum distichum.
Trilgras. Briza maxima, B. media.
T'waa (Toa). Aristida drevifolia. A. Dregeana.
„ , Fijne — . Aristida ohtusa.
„ , Langbeen — . Aristida iiniplumis.

Vogelstriiis'gras. Eragrostis spinosa.
Wildebeeste'gras. Elionurus argenteus.
Zand 'haver. Ammophila arenaria.
Zuurgras (Nam.). Enneapogon scaler.
Zutirpol. Elionurus argenteus.
Grassy bells. Dierama ensifolium. A graceful irid with

pendulous Ixia-like flowers, very variable in colour.
Frequent from Albany to Natal.
Graveel' wortel. Sto'baea atractyloides.
Grijs-appel (Zand — ). Parinarium capense. A dwarf

depressed shrublet with underground stems and branches,
in foliage somewhat resembling the poisonous giftblaar
(Dichapetalum) , but belonging to the rose family. The
apple-like fruit about an inch in diam., very aromatic.
„ „ 'boom V. Mobola plum.
Groundsel. Senecio vulgaris, a garden weed (D. Kruiskruid).

There are several hundred species of Senecio in S.A.
Guarri (gwarri). Euclea undiilata. An evergreen shrub of the
central districts, frequent in the Little Karoo and other
parts with a similar climate. A taller species,
E. lanceolata, with larger leaves, is called Bos — , or
Bush — , as it occurs in wooded kloofs.
Guernsey lily. Nerine sarniensis. A S.A. plant, but named

after the Channel Islands (Samia of ancient times),
where it had become quite acclimatised as early as the
17th century.
Gulugulu (the terminal u is mute). Strychnos Gerrardii. One

of the "Kaffir-oranges". Rind of fruit greyish and the
seeds bitter.
Gum-arabic tree (Cape — ). Acacia Karoo (Karoo-thorn).

The gum exudes from the trunks and branches, accumul-
38 GUNPOWDER- - HARTSLAGGIES
ating on the trees (in districts with a scanty rainfall, e.g.,
Nam.) in sufficient quantity to enable the natives to
gather it for export.

Gunpowder weed. Silene gallica*. The seeds resemble fine
gunpowder. Frequent on grainlands. The plant is the host
of a rust fungus.
Gwenya = Kaffir plum.
Haak'doorn. (Zwart'haak). Acacia detinens. A frequent shrub

or small tree of the Kalahari region, from Bushmanland
to the Tropics. Leaves and young pods eagerly eaten by
sheep and goats. (Haakiesdoom).
Haak-en-steek (Wit'haak). Acacia spirocarpoides ; further

north A. hereroensis. Small trees with two kinds of
spines, recurved and straight.
Haasies'kost. Anacampseros papyracea, A, ustulata. Karoo.

Also A. filamentosa.
Haas 'oor. A species of Stapelia.
Hagedis 'poot = Paddeklauw.
Hairbell = Grassy bell.
Half' mense = Elephant^s trunk.
Hanekam. Babiana ringens. Inflorescence comb-like.

V. Babiaantje.
Hanekammetje. Dipidax ciliata. A small plant, with pink or

white flowers, also called Vleiblom.
Harde 'bos. Phylica oleoides. (Cedar mts.)

„ 'kool. Gombretum spec. ?
„ 'peer. Olinia cymosa (Rooibessie, Hard pear) and

0. capensis. In all forests and wooded ravines of the
South coast. Showy when in flower (white) or fruit
(berries red).
„ „ , Koffee — . Pleurostylia capensis.
„ „ (Natal). Strychnos Henningsii. E. and Na.
Harpuis'bos (or simply har puis). Several species of Euryops,

e.g. E. tenuissimus, etc Twigs and leaves rich in resin,
hence inflammable even when green. E. lateriflorus (Vet
— ), a shrub 3-5 feet high, is the principal and often the
only fuel for the farmers of the Roggeveld. E. oligoglosaus
(Water — ) in the valleys.
At Queen stown applied to E. florihundus.
Hartebeeste'bos. Nestlera prostrata.
Hart'slaggies. Lessertia pulchra. A decumbent herb with

dark red flowers. Coast distr. Spring.
HEATHS 89
HEATHS. Nearly 500 species of Erica in South Africa, many

of them with showy flowers. The great majority within the
south-western region, many restricted to a single valley
OP mountain. Until recently a couple of species only had
local names and the word "heide" was used only as an
equivalent for "heideveld" in some parts of the Bokke-
veld hence the present hybrid designations " Rijs'heath,"
" Taai-heath ", etc. As a flowerseller, when asked for the
name of a certain heath once put it : " 0ns het dit vroeger
iosluishos genoem, maar nou is dit 'n heat F' Since more
interest has been aroused in our wild flowers, numerous
names have been created, but being often of purely local
origin, they are generally not definitely connected with
one species only. A few of these names are: —
„ Albertinia — (White) E. Bowieana. Belletje (Elim)
— E. regia, etc. Bosluis'blom E. viridipurpurea,
Botriver — E. campanulata. Bottle — E. ampullacea
also other species of the section E u r y 1 o m a.
Elim — E. regia. Green — E. sessiliflora. Hairy —
(Red) E. cerinthoides. Hangertje — E. Plukenetii,
Houwhoek — E. Massoni. Kapokkie E. bruniades^
E. Peziza^ E. villosa. Karkaar — E. florihundaj
E. sp'umosa. Karkar (Wit) E. imhricata. Klokkies —
E. viscaria, E. decora. Mielie — E. ahietina. Prince-of-
Wales — E. perspicua. Rijs (Geel) — E. lutea. Rijs
(Wit) — , E. tenuifolia. Rinkhals — E. imlricata.
Riversdale — or Lantern — is E. Uenna. Rooi'haartje
E. cerinthoides. Rooi klossie — E. mammosa. Royal —
E. regia. Sissie — E. ampullacea. Sticky — (Houwhoek)
E. Massoni. Sticky (Tijgerhoek) E. fascicularis. Sticky
(White) E. physodes. Taai — (Flats) E. viscaria. Taai —
(Houwhoek) E. Massoni. Taai —• (Tijgerhoek)
E. fascicularis. Tijgerhoek (ti'er — ) — E. aristata,
E. fascicularis. Veder (Veer — ) — E. perspicua. Was
(Wax — ) — E. ardens. Worcester (White) ■—
E. Monsoniana. Zwartbekkie, E. spumosa.
At Ceres E. Thunhergii, from the Cold Bokkeveld (flowers
red and yellow), is called the Malay — ; E. Monsoniana
the Bokkeveld — and E. glauca the Cup and saucer — -. ^
At Franschhoek E. tegulaefolia is known as Banket je'
heide; E. ventricosa, one of the principal attractions of
the Spring Flower-show, as Was 'heide, and E. denticulata,
one of the few sweet-scented species, as Lekker-ruik-
heide (scent somewhat resembling that of the
Moonf lower).
40 HEDGE — HOOENTJES
Hedge mustard. Sisymbrium officinale* Common weed.

Herders'tasje. Gapsella bursa pastoris*. A garden weed.
Heron's bill. Erodium moschatum (Muskus kruid). A good
grazing herb (S.W.).

Hiccup nut (hiccough — ). (Na). Combretum bracteosum,
Med.
Hill Matome. Diospyros mespiliformis. (Tr.).
Hilton daisy v. Daisy.
Hissing tree . (Tr. & No). Parinarium Mobola. The fruit is
called Mobola plum.

Hoender 'bel = Kalkoen belletje.
„ 'spoor (v. Doornpeer). Scolopia Zeyheri. Trunk and
branches mostly armed with formidable thorns.
Holly, Cape — . Ilex mitis. A stately tree with glossy foliage,

from Table Mountain to the Drakensbergen and beyond.
Very showy when in fruit on account of the profusion of
red berries.
Hond 'gezicht. Phylica stipularis. Name referring to the
fruit.
Honde'bos. Exomis axyrioides. Frequent on brackish ground,
salt-marshes, etc. Also Euphorbia Caput Medusae.

„ cor. Cotyledon orbiculata. An ornamental plant for rock-
gardens.
„ 'wortel. Peucedanum cynorrhiza. (Algoa Bay).
Honeycomb mushroom = Morel v. Mushrooms.
Honey-suckle, Kaffir — . Tecomaria capensis. Southern and

eastern coast districts. The English honeysuckles are
species of Lonicera (Caprifoliac.) e.g., L. Periclymenum ;
in S.A. gardens one finds mostly an Asiatic species, viz.,
L. japonica.
Honger'blom. Senecio arenarius (purple), S. Uttoreiis
(yellow) . Bokkeveld.
„ 'tee V. Tee.
Honing 'tee v. Bushtea.
Hoorn 'blad. Ceratophyllum demersum. A cosmopolitan

water- weed. (Na).
„ 'blom. Cerastium capense. Very similar to the European
G. arvense.
Hoorntjes v. Bokhoorntjes.
HOP- — IJZER- 41
Hop clover v. Clover and Akkerklaver.
Horloge 'blom. Various species of passion-flower. Passiflora

coerulea* occasionally half -wild.
Hornwort = Hoornblad.
Horse bush. Leucas Pechuelii. Fodder-plant (Gr. Nam.)

„ tail. Equisetum ramosissimum. The only species in S.A.
„ weed. Erigeron canadensis. Cosmopolitan.
„ wood. Hippohromus (alatus) parviflorus. v. also Paardepis
Hotnots'kool. Anthericum hispidum and A, revolutum.
Similar to Wilde blomkool.

„ 'riem. Geraria gariepensis. The bark of young shoots
(when in sap) is removed entire, and this elastic tubing
used for joining two sticks in order to reach the honey of
bees building their nest in a cliff-
f» 'vijg = Hottentots fig.
„ 'toontje. Duvalia and other small stapelia-like plants.

Hottentots bean tree v. Boerboon.
„ bedding = Kooigoed.
„ cherry v. Cherry.
„ fig. Mesemhrianthemum edule v. Fig and Gaukum.

„ tea V. Tee.
Hounds tongue. Cynoglossum micranthum* A troublesome
weed. Tr.
Huilbos. Peltophorum africanum. Tr.
Hyacinth, Wild — . Several species of Lachenalia, e.g.,

L. orchioides and L. contaminata. The garden plant is
Hyacinthus orientalis from the east. Mediterranean.
Ice Plant (Us — ). Mesemhrianthemum crystalUnum and

several other species with papulose leaves. Some cells of
the epidermis are enlarged and filled with water, as a
reserve for the use of the plant in times of drought.
Ifafa lily. Cyrtanthus sanguineus (Na). The White — is
C. lutescens.
IJzer'gras (pron.: ijster). Anchusa riparia. A rough-haired
herb.
„ 'hout. Olea capensis. Only a shrub near Capetown, but
larger further east. Flowers fragrant.

„ ,. , Basterd — . 0. foveolata. Leaves with domatia.
„ „ , Grootblaar — = Mulberry, Wild — .
42 IJZER- — JAKHALS-
IJzerhout, Wit — . Toddalia (Asaphes) lanceolata and
T. natalensis.
„ „ , Zwart — . Olea laurifoUa. The most frequent forest
tree at the Knysna (25 per cent.), extending to East
Africa.
IJzerhout'bos. Dodonaea Thuribergiana. In all district» with

a moderate rainfall. The young twigs called IJzerhout
topples (much used as a tonic and purgative).
iLozane. Tephrosia macropoda. Roots used by the Zulus for

stupefying and catching fish.
Inkanga. Senecio^ various species; see Ragwort.
Inkberry. Oestrum umhellatum*. Poisonous.
„ bush. Suaeda fruticosa. A weed of roadsides and brack-

lands. Turns black on drying.
Inkomba (palm). Jiihaeopsis caffra (Pondoland).

Inkomokomo v. Radix Pannae.
Inkt 'blom. Harvey a capensis, etc. Flowers turn black when

injured. Also Hyohanche sanguinea: yields a black fluid
for writing when crushed in water.
„ 'bol. Hypoxia villosa, (Knysna).
Iron wood v. IJzerhout.
„ „ , Black — (Rhodes.). Copaifera Mopane. (No).

„ „ , „ „ (Cape). Olea laurifolia.
The Bastard white — is Oyclostemon argutus.
Isona = Witchweed.
Itozane v. iLozane.
Ivory wood, Red — . Rhamnus Zeyheri. The heaviest and

hardest S.A. timber, even exceeding Umzimbeet {Millettia
caffra).
Ivy, Cape — . Senecio angulatus. A climbing half-shrub
(scrambler), with a profusion of yellow flowers, suitable
for trelisses.
„ , Natal — . Senedo macroglossus. Similar to the preceed-
ing.
Ixia V. Kalossie.
Jacobaea, Wild — , Senecio elegans. Frequent in the sandy
coast districts.
Jakhals' bessie. Diospyros mespiliformis, but also Sideroxylon
inerme (milkwood).
JAKHALS — KAASJES 43
Jakhals'bos. Dimorphotheca ZeyJieri, a small poisonous half-
slnrab of the central districts (Calvinia, etc). Also Euclea
tomentosa (eastern Karoo), a larger shrub.

„ 'pisbos. A species of Zygophyllum.
„ 'kost. Hydnora africana. A root-parasite, living on
Euphorbia mauritanica, etc. Fruit ripening underground;
contents eaten by Hottentots and various animals, e.g.,
jackals.
„ 'pruim. Osyris ahyssinica (Cape sumach). Frequent
in the South.
„ 'staart. Some Kestiaceae, e.g., Thamnochortus dichotomus
George. Also Holothrix BurchellU,
Jakob'jong. Stachys rugosa. A tea (Cold Bokkeveld).
Jakob-recht-op. Pelargonium crithmifolium ( Jansen ville).
Jamboes, Wilde — . Eugenia Zeyheri (eastern).
Jantje Barend = Cancer bush.
Januarie'bossie. Arthrosolen polycephalus. A pretty shrub-

let of the Karoo.
Jessamine, Wild — . Jasminum angulare, J, glaucum,

J. multipartitum.
Jeukbol. Drimia ciliaris, etc. (Jeuk ui). The cells of the

bulb (reddish) contain stout needles of oxalate of lime
(raphides), which are the cause of the itching produced
by the bulb.
Jig-a-jig. Dipcadi hyacinthoides.

Job's tears v. Grasses.
Jointed Cactus v. Cactus.
Juffertje-roer-bij-de-nacht. Struthiola stricta, etc. (Oaledon).

Strongly scented at night-time.
Justifina. Gyrtanthus olliquus. ( ?)
Kaalblad. The thomless variety (by artificial selection) of the

common Prickly pear, q.v.
Kaalgaar (kabelgaren). Passerina fiUformis, The fibrous bast
used for tying bundles of wood, etc.

Kaam'bessie. Pappea capensia. Shrub of the eastern Karoo.
Kaars — v. Kers — .
Kaasjes (pron. : keesie) or — blaar. Malva parviflora*. An
introduced weed with small round fruit. Also Kiesie-
blaar.
44 KABINET- — KALABAS
Kabinet 'hout. Philippia Ghamissonis. A small tree. The largest
species of Ericaceae in S.A.

Kaffer 'bessie = Rozijntje'bos.
„ 'boom. Erythrina caffra. A handsome tree (eastern),
flowering in a leafless condition (spring). Another species
with larger leaves, flowers and seeds is E. tomentosa,
sometimes called Cork-tree.

„ 'doorn. Lycium horridum. Suitable for hedges.
„ 'druiven. Pollichia campestris (Queenstown). A dwarf
shrublet.
„ 'slangwortel. Poly gala serpentaria. Med.
„ 'wortel. Safisemeria thyrsiflora. (^ Pile-root).
„ 'tee V. Tee.
„ 'zuring ( — sorrel). Pelargonium peltatum.

Kaffertje. Wurmhea capensis. Flowers brownish black.
Kaffir bread. Encephalartos Altensteiniiy E. caffer, etc. The

pith of the trunk occasionally employed as food by the
natives ; it is rich in starch.
„ bride. Pavetta caffra. A very ornamental shrub (Mid-

summer).
„ cherry. Gardenia Neuheria.
„ daisy v. Daisy.
„ honeysuckle v. Honeysuckle.
„ melon. A variety of Citrullus vulgaris, cultivated as a
stock-food.
„ orange. Strychnos spinosa. Pulp acidulous, the seeds not

poisonous. A somewhat similar fruit with bitter seeds
is that of S. Gerrardi (gulugulu).
„ plum. Harpephyllum caffrum. An ornamental tree with

a much esteemed fruit (Gwenya).
„ sorrel = — zuring.
„ tea V. Tee.
„ water-melon = — melon.
Kajate'hout (Cape teak). Strychnos Atherstonei (eastern).
Wood used for assegais, etc.

„ „ (Tr.) Pterocarpus erinaceus. A tree with bristly,
broad-winged seed-vessels.
In the Bush veld (Tr.) also Peltophorum africanum,

Kaktus = Cactus.
Kalabas, Wilde — . Hibiscus urens. Karoo, etc., spreading on
the ground like a cucurbitaceous plant, but fruit a capsule.
KALABAS — KAMMIE- 45
The cultivated kalabash, which is used as a receptacle for

water, is Lagenaria vulgaris* (Cucurbitaceae).
Kalkgras v. Grasses.
Kalkoen 'belletje. Sutherlandia frutescens. So called on
account of the bright scarlet flowers.

„ 'gift. PhysaUs minima*
„ 'slurp. Amarantus paniculatus. About gardens.
Kalkoentje. Gladiolus alatus (western districts). G. hicolor

is the Geel — , and G. formosus the Paars — .
G. orchidiflorus, the Groen (or vaal) — (Clan William).
Kalmus (Kalmoes). A name originally belonging to the sweei

flag (Acorus Calamus) from eastern Asia, now acclimat-
ized in Europe. The rootstock and its essential oil are
employed as carminatives. In S.A. several other plants
(Umbelliferae) with balsamic rhizomes now go by the
same name and are used for similar purposes, viz., in the
East Alepidea amatymhica and in the West Lichtensteinia
lacera.
Kalossie (Klossie, Galossie). Several species of Ixia. Geel —

/. maculata; Groen — I. viridiflora; Rooi — /. ovata;
also Tritonia crocata; Wit — Sparaxis grandiflora var.
Liliago, while the variety atro-purpurea is the paars — .
The Klip — (Malmesbury) is Lachenalia tricolor and the
Zand — , L. ruMda.
Kalver'bossie. Pelargonium sidoides.
Kamassie'hout. Gonioma Kamassi. Contains a very bitter

principle. (Knysna). The wood a substitute for Cape box
(Buxus), but the exhalations of the fresh wood injurious
to the workers.
Kamberoe (Kambroo) v. Baroe.
Kameeldoorn. (Camel thorn). Acacia Giraffae. A stately

tree of the Kalahari region, with very hard, dark-brown
wood and nutritious pods. The Basterd — is A. spirocarpa
and the Vaal — A, haematoxylon.
Kamfer'blaar. Pelargonium hetulinum. Cape Flats, etc.

„ 'bos. Tarchonanthus camphoratus (Vaalbos). Very
aromatic. In other parts (Cedar mts.) Diosma vulgaris
(used against toothache).
Kamille v. Chamomile.
Kammetje. Freesia refract a. v. Freesia.
Kammie'bos. Cliff ortia stroMlifera. Flats.
46 KAMPERNOELIE — KARDEMON
Kampernoelie = Champignon.
Kamso. Cotula miiltifida. A native remedy.
Kandelaar 'blom. Brunsvigia gigantea and B. Josephinae.

Bulbs up to 10 inches in diam., flowering in autumn before
the new leaves appear.
Kandelaar (also — 'bos). Cotyledon Wallichii. The flowers

are said to be the cause of the krimpziekte.
Kaneel'blom (Kaneeltje). Hesperantha cinnamomea. Flowers

brownish-red on the outside, closed in daytime, sweet-
scented in the evening. Also Gladiolus grandis.
„boK Pelargonium triste. The tuberiform root astringent.
Kanett. Species of Restio used for making brooms.
Kanker' blaren. Aptosimum ahietinum (Karoo).
„ 'bos = Cancer bush.
Kanna v. Ganna.
Kannabast v. Gannabast. Also Gnidia oppositiJoUa and Dais

cotinifolia.
Kannetjes == Red wax-creeper.

Kanniedood. (Kan-niet-dood). Aloe variegata, but also other
species of Aloe, Eaworthia, Gasteria, etc. Also a species
of Tillandsia* (from Brazil), often kept suspended nnder
verandahs, etc., hence also called airplants.
Kannip. Other name for Hydnora africana (Jakhalskost).
Kanolpijpie. Watsonia rosea, etc.
Kanot grass. Flagellaria indica. Not a grass.
Kapiva, Wilde — . Bulbine asphodeloides. Root med.

Also B. caespitosa (Asbestos mts.).
Kap'kappie. Eriocephalus racemosus. Knysna.
Kapok'blom (Paarde-kapok). Lanaria plumosa. A white
woolly perennial with lilac flowers ; southern districts.

„ 'bossie. Eriocephalus umbellatus, E. spinescenSy etc. Small
shrublets (Compositae) with woolly involucres.

„ , Wilde — . Asclepias fruticosa, etc. The capsules contain
numerous seeds, each with a tuft of soft silky hairs.
Kapokkie. Erica Peziza, E. hruniades, etc.
Kapotje. Schizodium inflexum, etc.
Kappertje v. Orchids.
Kardemon, Wilde — . Fagara capensis (Xanthoxylum) . The

seeds highly aromatic.
KAREE — KATTE- 47
Karee (Karee'boom). Rhus lancea, but also R. viminalis

(Nam.). Frequent along rivers and watercourses of the
central and northern districts.
„ 'bos. Rhus tridacfyla.
Karkaar (sounding more like "kerrkirr" or " keurrkeurr").

Various small-leaved heaths, e.g., Erica irrihricata,
E. jlorihunda, etc., as well as other cricoid shrublets of
the southern coast districts (Riversdale, etc.). They
produce a harsh grating sound if one walks through them
in the veld.
Karkaar' blom. Antholyza nervosa, probably from the dry

leaves producing a similar sound as the Karkaar.
Karkeer = Bitter melon.
Karmedik. Cnicus lanceolatus* Now a weed in Tr. (In
gardens often G. henedictus) .

„ , Wilde — . BerJcheya pinnata. Mossel Bay.
Karmozijn'bos. Phytolacca americana* (Vegetable kermes).

Acclimatized.
Karoo (Goed karoo) (Karoo'bossie). Applied to several
species of fodder-shrublets, especially to Pentzia virgata
and P. glohosa, both much valued. The Vaal — is
Phymaspermum parvifolium.
Karoo 'doorn == Doornboom.
Kastanje, Wilde = Chestnut.
Kaster 'olie' boom = Caster-oil plant.
Kasuur. Pittosporum viridiflorum (eastern).
Katdoorn. Asparagus stipulaceus and A. retrofractus, . In the
forests: Scutia Commersonii. Also Acacia caffra.
Katje'drie'blaar. Knowltonia hirsuta, in some districts

K. rigida.
Katjepiering, Wilde — . Gardenia Thurihergia. q.v.
Katjetie. Bahiana strict a (Riversdale). (?)
Kat'nagel (Kat'naal). Scutia Commersonii. v. Cat thom.
Kat 'nagels. Hyohanche sanguinea.
Katoen 'bos = Wilde Kapok.
Katte 'kruid. Ballota africana. Used as a tea and an emollient.

Also Stachys Mspida. The "Kattekruid" of Holland
is Nepeta Cataria,
48 KATTE- — KINA-
Katte'staart (Katstertje). Struthiola stricta, 8. virgata, etc.

Flowers white, sweet-scented. Other plants bearing this
name are species of Bulhine and BulMnella (mostly with
yellow flowers), hence also called Geel — , e.g., Bulhine
asphodeloides ; the Zeeroog — is BulMnella rohusta
(S.W. mts.). At the Knysna also the compact spikes of
Anthospermum aethiopicum.
Kauw 'goed. Mesemhrianthemum tortuosum (Little Karoo).

Contains the narcotic alkaloid mesembrine. M. arach-
noideum is said to possess more powerful properties.
Kayang-biish. Protea glabra (Cedar mts.). Leaves formerly

used for preparing ink.
Keesjes-blaar (Kiesieblaar) == Kaasjes.
Kei apple. Dovyalis caffra. A small eastern tree, often employed
as a hedge plant. Fruit rather harsh for eating, but very

suitable for mixed jellies.
Kei lily = Ifafa.
Keita = Dysentery herb.
Kermes bush = Karmozijnbos.
Keizers'kroon. Sempervivum arhoreum* from the Canary
Islands. Also our Red Crassula, q.v.

Kerse'bos (Kers — ). Euclea tomentosa, E. racemosa, etc.
Copious fruits, resembling small wild cherries.

„ 'hout (Kers — ). Pterocelastrus variabilis,
Kersbos (Kaars) v. Candle bush (Sarcocaulon) .
„ hout (Kaars — ) v. Candle wood (Gardenia).
Kervel = Duive'kervel.
Ketting. Crassula lycopodioides. Clanwilliam.
Keur (Keurtjes). Many Papilionaceae. The Blauw — . is
Psoralea pinnata, P. aphylla, etc.

Keurboom. Yirgilia capensis. A quick-growing tree, flowering
profusely (sweet scented).

Kh'adi. Mesembrianthemum acutipetalum. Used for kaflSr beer
(Tr.).
Khaki bush. Tagetes minuta* One of the Mexican marigolds
which has become a troublesome weed. Tr.

„ weed. Inula graveolens, from the Mediterranean.
Introduced during the Anglo-Boer war.

Kina'bossie. Several shrubs. In the Breede river valley it is
Leucadendron concinnum (Langbeen), used like quinine
against malaria. Contains a bitter glucoside.
KIEPERSOL - KLIMOP 49
Kiepersol v. Sambrielboom.
Xiesie-'blaar (West) = Kaasjes.
„ „ (East London) = Bushbuck food.
Kinder 'bessie. Halleria elUptica. A small tree, often shrubby

only ; berries edible.
Kinkel 'bossie. Tetragonia fruticosa.
Kipkippers (Kipkippies) meaning "chickens." Gladiolus

alatus (flowers) ; in other districts Nymania capensis
(capsules). Also Sutherlandia frutescens (Kippie'bos).
Kirie'hout. Rhus laevigata.
Kirie'moer. Mesemhrianthemum stellatum (eastern C.P.),

used as an addition to kaffir beer. But in Griqualand West
(along the Asbestos Hills) the natives apply a similar
name to Euphorbia decussata and use it for the same
purpose, (moer = yeast).
Kissieblaar v. Kaasjes.
Klaas Louw bos. Athanasia trifurcata. A shrubby weed on

fallow lands. One of the explanations given for the name
is, that a certain farmer of this name allowed the bush to
spread on his lands and thus became the cause of the
trouble it is causing the grain farmers now. Sometimes
also applied to A. crithmifolia.
Kiap'bes, Kaaps — = Cape gooseberry.
Kiapper'bos. Nymania (Aitonia) capensis. The capsules

papery and inflated, often bright red. Also Podalyria
calyptrata, etc., on account of their inflated pods.
„ , Berg — . Montinia caryophyllacea. From Capetown to
the Tropics.
Klappers. Crotalaria Burheana, the shrublet causing the stijf-

ziekte (The pods are inflated like little rattles). Tr. The
same name is applied to some species of Strychnos, e.g.,
8. pungens (wild orange), as the seeds rattle in the old
fruits.
Klappertjes. Gysticapnos africana. Seed-vessels much

inflated. A delicate climbing herb of the S.W.
Klauw 'doorn = Grapple plant.
Klaver, Akker — . Trifolium agrarium. v. Clover.

„ 'gras. Medicago denticulata and M. nigra.
Klimop. This name (meaning "climber") is in Holland used
for the ivy. Here several other climbing plants bear this
50 KLIMOP — KNOPPIES-
name; most frequently species of Cynanchum, e.g.,

C. africanum and G. capense, both twining herbs with
milky juice, injurious to animals eating them.
Klimop, Bos — . Dolichos gihhosus. Some farmers consider

the herbage poisonous to stock, others not (Knysna).
Klip 'belletje ( — kalossie). Lachenalia tricolor (Malmes-
bury).
„ 'blom (Stellenbosch). Liparia comantha. Plowerheads
somewhat resembling a Dahlia.

„ 'blom. Various lichens. Nam.
„ 'dagga V. Dagga.
„ 'doorn. Scolopia Mundtii.
„ 'els = Alder, Rock — .
„ 'hout. Heeria argentea (Rhus Thunbergii). A bushy tree^
frequent in rocky situations of the western districts. The
bark gathered for tanning.

„ 'lelie ( — pijpie). Gladiolus hyalinus (Cedar mts.).
Flowers similar to G. maculatus.

„ 'pijpie V. Pijpie.
„ 'uintje V. Uintje.
Klisgras (klits). Setaria verticillata. Frequent under trees

(Karoo, etc.) Other kinds of Klits belong to Amaran-
taceae, e.g., Achyranthes aspera, Gyathula glohuUfera,
„ 'klaver — = Bur clover.
Kloof 'hout = Alder, Rock — .
Klossie V. Kalossie.
Knikkertjes. Gaesalpinia Bonducella* (eastern). In the West

it is another name for F r u t a n g.
Knobthorn = Knoppies'doom.
„ wood. Fagara capensis (Xanthoxylum capense). The
bark of the root used against toothache. The KaflBrs
drink an infusion of this bark when eating the flesh of
animals died of anthrax, believing this to be a protection.
Knoflok, Wilde — , Tulbaghia alliacea, etc. Wild garlic.

Knopherik == Charlock.
Knoppies'bos. Leucadendron salignum, L. uUginosum,
L. strictum, etc.
„ 'doom. Acacia pallens. (A. nigrescens) . Trunk and
branches bearing numerous large thorns on raised knobs.
In the coastal forests it is another name for Knobwood q.T.
KNOTWEED — KOREN- 51
Knotweed. Polygonum serrulatum, and the introduced

P. aviculare, P. lapathifoUum and P. amphihium.
Knysna lily = Berglelie.
Kobas. Cissus Crameriana. A deciduous succulent with a

very stout, fleshy trunk like a boterboom. Poisonous.
(Damaraland).
Koeri'moer = Kiriemoer.
Koes' naart je. Crassula columnaris. A small, more or less

globular, fleshy body of earthy colour (before the flower-
ing stage), eaten by the natives. A mimicry plant. Karoo.
Koifee-harde'peer. Pleurostylia capensis.
Kokerhoom. Aloe dichotoma. (Nam.) Pieces of the branches,

when deprived of their pith, served the Bushmen as
quivers (pijlkoker).
Koko. Gymnosporia undata.
Kolkol. Berzelia lanuginosa. (S.W.).
Komkommer, Wilde — . Gucumis africanus and G. Naudinianus
(No). Fruit spiny, edible.

Kommetje-tee-water. Adenandra uniflora. Flower resembles
a tiny china cup, yet a rather fanciful name (Malmes-
bury).
Kooboo'bessie v. Kubu bessie.
Kooi 'goed. Helichrysum crispum and H. auriculatum, etc.
White, v/oolly, soft, aromatic herbs, employed as bedding
by natives and mountaineers.

Kool'ganna v. Ganna.
„ 'hout. Lachnostylis capensis. Employed, like many others,
for the making of charcoal.

Kooman = Wild fig (Knysna). (?)
Koorde 'haar = Kaalgaar.
Koorkoor (or Karkoer) = Bitter melon.
Koornroos. Agrostemma Githago*. An introduced weed. Seeds
poisonous.
Koperdraad v. Grasses. Also Polygonum aviculare (Bokke-
veld).
Kop 'zeer. Some species of Caralluma.
Koren'blom (Tulbagh). Lapeyrousia corymhoaa, a little

plant with blue flowers. Another kind is I ma flexuosa.
The garden plant bearing this name is Gentaurea Gyanus
(Compositae). Also several other irids.
52 KOUDEBOS — KRULLEKOP
Koude 'bos. Indigofera spec. ? Bokkeveld. Med.
Kouter 'bos = Klaas-Lou w-bos.
Kouterie. Cotyledon orMculata. Leaves used by children for

imitating teams of oxen. Also (7. ramosissima,
Kover'bos. Garuleum Mpinnatum, Med.
Kraai 'bessie. Several shrubs, e.g., Rhus crenatüj R. mucronata^

etc. Also Royena glabra and R. Simii (East).
Kraal 'bos ( — bush). Galenia africana. A frequent bushy herb

of the Karoo, eaten by stock in times of drought.
Krachttnan. Pachypodmm hispinosum. A large, mangold-

shaped tuber, annually producing a few spiny shoots. Not
edible but used in the brewing of native beer.
Krente'bos. Rhus mucronata, R. tomentosa, etc.
Kreupel 'hout. Leucospermum conocarpum, A dwarf tree of

the South West with yellow flower heads. Bark used for
tanning.
Kriedoorn. Lycium arenicolum (Gr. Rt.), L. Prunus-spinosa

(B.W.). Leaves used med.
Krimmetat'boom = Baobab.
Krimpziekte'blaar. Urginea sanguinea (Slangkop). Tr.
„ „ 'bos V. Nenta.
Kritikom. Royena hirsuta (Karoo). The berries contain a

little edible pulp.
Kroes'bossie. Muraltia rubeacea. A curly plant. (S.W.).
Kruiden, Van der Merwe's — . Osmites hirsuta.
Kruidje-roer-mij-niet. Several species of Melianthus, used

med. In the S.W. M. major (very ornamental foliage), in
the central districts M. comosus (poisonous to stock).
The latter yields a black, but otherwise quite tasty and
harmless honey.
Kruis 'bessie. Grewia occidentalis. A shrub with purple

flowers.
„ 'kruid. Senecio vulgaris* ^ a garden weed, much liked by
canaries.
„ 'gras V. Grasses.
Kruizemunt. Mentha crispa.* An occasional garden escape.
Krulgras v. Grasses.
„ 'kransie. Asparagus crispus. Clanwilliam.
Krulle'kop. Eucomis punctata, etc. The inflorescence termin-

ates into a tuft of leafy bracts.
KEULLEN — LAPMOUSE 53
Krullen. All)uca spiralis. Leaves wiry, spirally twisted.

Krulletje. Probably a species of Ferraria. (Karoo).
Kubu'bessie. Mystroxylon (Elaeodendron) sphaerophylliim
(Knysna). Used for jam.
Kukumakranka. Gethyllis spiralis, etc. Several species. The

life-cycle of the plant is completed in three distinct
phases. Leaves in winter. Flowers in summer (in a
leafless condition), the ovary and the young fruit remain-
ing underground. The ripe fruit (a pulpy aromatic berry)
appears above the ground late in autumn, when the rains
have softened the soil.
Kuni. Rhics mucronata, etc. (Little Karoo).
Kuskus grass (perhaps originally *^ muskus 'gras ") =

Akkewani.
Kwarrel'zaad. Phalaria canariensis* an occasionally half-

wild grass.
Kweek. Name originally belonging to the European Triticum

repens* which is occasionally met with here. Employed
now for several plants with a creeping rhizome, mostly
troublesome weeds in lands and gardens. E : "Couch-grass,
Quick." Fijne — . Cynodon Dactylon, also known as
Kwagga — , Oostindiese — , Kruisgras, Bermuda quick-
grass, Dub grass; Grove — . Stenotaphrum glahrum, also
called Coarse quick. Coarse couch-grass, Buffalo-grass.
Rechte — (Tr.). Cynodon incompletus. Uintje — . Cyperus
rotundus (in warm countries), also known as Nut grass.
Zand — . Schmidtia Mlhosa. Steentjes — = üintje — .
Laburnum, Cape — . Crotalaria capensis.
Ladle wood. Eartogia capensis.
Lady's hand. Cyanella capensis.
Lamb's tongue. Plantago lanceolata.
Langbeen. Leucadendron concinnum. v. also Kina-bossie.
Langeleden (Langelier). Poly gala myrtifolia. Leaves employed

as a poultice against gout. Pappe states that this plant is
employed by the Malays in connection with some funeral
rites, but we have not been able to obtain any further
information on the subject, and the custom may have died
out.
Lantanter = Candelabra flower.
Lapmouse. Gladiolus villosus. A spring flower of the Cape

Flats. Name (?)
54 LAUREL - LILIES
Laurel, Cape — = Stinkwood.

Lavendel, Wilde — . Heteropyxis natalensia. The true lavender
of the Mediterranean is Lavandula officinalis, often
grown in gardens.
Lavender, Sea — . Statice scahra, etc. Sea-shore herbs with
blue flowers.
Lead wood. Comhretum porphyrolepis (No).
Leek, Wild — = Look.
Leeuwbekkie. Nemesia hicornis, etc. Pretty annuals, often

cultivated in European gardens. The introduced — (snap
dragon) is Antirrhinum ma jus,
„ 'bos. Zygophyllum morgsana (Knysna).
„ 'bout. Indigofera Zeyheri.
Lelie v. Lily, also Berg — , brand — , etc.
Lemoen'doorn. Gymnosporia huxifolia, (?)
„ 'bout. (Lemon-wood, wild lemon). Xymalos monospora.
Leaves scented.
Lemonade tree = Baobab.
Lepel' bout = Ladle wood.
Lettuce, Prickly — . Lactuca Scariola. Now a cosmopolitan

weed.
Lid'bossie. Peucedanum capense. Med.

Lidjes'bos. Mesemhrianthemum junceum (v. As-bos).
„ 'tee V. Tee.
Lighted candles. (Na). Loranthus natalitius. A parasitic

shrublet with showy red flowers.
Lilac, Cape — . Ehretia hottentotica. This is not the

" seringa."
Lilies. As a type may be taken the white garden lily (Lilium

candidum) from southern Europe. Many other Liliaceae
and Amaryllidaceae as well as some other flowers are
designated as "lilies." The principal kinds are:
Belladonna — , Amaryllis Belladonna; Dobo — ,
Cyrtantlms parviflorus; Fire — , (Ifafa — , Kei — ),
G. sanguineus; White Ifafa — , G. lutescens;
Knysna — (or George — ), Vallota purpurea; Natal — ,
Gladiolus psittacinus ; Orange river — , Grinum longir
folium; Pig — = White arum. Snake — , Haemanthus
natalensis; Torch — , Kniphofia uvaria, etc., Water — ,
Nymphaea stellata.
LIPARIA — MAHOGANY 55
Liparia, Nodding — . Liparia sphaerica (D: Geelkop).
Lisundu, Phoenix reclinata. v. Palms.
Liverworts. Hepaticae.
Lobelia. Many indigenous species. The pretty L. Erinus often
spontaneously in gardens. L. coronopifolia and L. pinifolia
distinguished by large, dark blue flowers. L, lutea, with
yellow flowers.
Loog = Asbos.
Looiers'bossie, (v. Elands boontje). The large root is rich in
tannin, hence used for the manufacture of leather.

Look, Wilde — . Allium Dregeanum. Widely spread.
Love bean (Lucky bean). Abrus precatorius* Cult, or half-

wild.
Lucerne, Wild — . Monechma divaricatum. A good fodder

plant (east.), but not a lucerne.
Lui'bossie. Lohostemon fruticosus. Burns badly when gathered

in the veld as firewood.
Luisjes'bos or Luisjes. Leucospermum nutans, L. lineare, etc.

Name an allusion to the seeds (nutlets). The heads are
said to bear few seeds only, which are eagerly searched for
and eaten by baboons.
Maagde'palm v. Periwinkle.
Maag' pijn 'bossie. Myrica quercifoUa. Leaves very aromatic.
At the Knysna : Pelargonium hetuUnum (Kamferblaar).

Maarman (Magerman). TJrginea altissima. Bulb large,
flower-spike up to 6 feet high (Dec). Leaves in winter.
The fleshy scales of the bulb are applied (hot) to gouty
limbs.
Maart 'blom. Haemanthus coccineus, etc. The leaves called
V e 1 d s c h o e n'b 1 a r e n.
Also Brunsvigia gigantea (Kandelaarblom).

„ 'lelie. Amaryllis Belladonna.
Maba (Mawa). Trichilia emetica.
Mackaya. Mackaya hella. An eastern shrub with large mauve

flowers.
Madeliefje = Daisy.
Magerman = Maarman.
Mahogany. Several S.A. trees have received this name,

although not belonging to the same genus as the real —
56 MAHOGANY — MARY'S THISTLE

{Swietenia Mahagoni). Cape — or Natal — , Tiichilia
emetica (bears several other names) ; Rhodesian —
(Red — ) Afzelia quanzensis.
„ bean is the seed of the latter. Used as an ornament.
Makaou or Makauw. Dichapetalum venenatum (Amboland,

etc.) . Allied to the Transvaal GiftblaarD. cymosum) .
Leaves very poisonous (acting quickly), hence the name
from " maak gauw " = hurry up.
Malfa, Wilde — . Applies to several species of Pelargonium,

esp. to P. (Mcullatum, the root of which is used against
diarrhoea. This species is one of the parents of various
cultivated varieties of Pelargonium.
Mallow. Several species of Malva. The most frequent one is

M. parviflora (Kiesieblaar).
Malmeid'bossie. Grassula spec. ?
Malta thistle. Centaurea melitensis.* Weed.
Mamma 'kappie = Moederkappie.
Mangrove, Red — . Bruguiera gymnorrhiza and RMzophora

mucronata. The bark of the roots rich in tannin. Coast
of Na. and Del. B.
„ , White — . Avicennia officinalis. All yield tanner^s bark.
Manketti nut. Ricinodendron Rautanenii. A tree of Amboland.

Seeds rich in oil.
Manna v. Grasses.
Map tree. Euphorbia tetragona. Eastern C.P.
Maraama. Bauhinia Kirkii. Seeds used like peas by the

natives. Tr.
Marram v. Grasses.
Margriet, Geel — . Euryops ahrotanifolius, etc.
„ , Wit — . (Wild). Dimorphotheca nudicaulis, etc. In

gardens Chryanthemum Leucanthemum.*
Marigold. Several species of Arctotis, Gazania, etc. The so-

called ''African — " (England) is Tagetes erecta from
Mexico. The introduced Corn — is Chrysanthemum*
segetum (Eng.). Mexican — = Khaki bush. See also
Gousblom.
The English garden — is Calendula officinalis from S. Eur.
Mary's thistle. Silyhum Marianum.*
MATABELE- — MELK- 57
Matabele flower. Striga lutea. Known under this name in
Bechuan aland, because it devastates the mealie fields
(= Witch- weed, rooiblom).
Matjes 'goed. Cyperus textilis. In some districts Typha

australis.
Matome, Hill — . Diospyros mespiliformis (Tr.)

„ , Water — . Adina Galpinii. (Pride of De Kaap).
May, Cape — . Coleonema album. The real M a y of S. A.

gardens is Spiraea prunifolia from eastern Asia. In
England " May " is another name for the hawthorn.
Medlar, Wild — . Vangueria infausta. (No).
Meidje Willemse or Meidje Jan W illem. Ghironia haccifera,

but apparently also Geranium incanum. Knysna.
Melde, Atriplex patula* etc. Weeds.
Melilot. MeUlotus parviflora.* Occasionally as a weed.
Melkboom. Ficus cordata (Centr, & No). At the coast the
same name applies to Sideroxylon inerme.

Melkbos. Various plants with a white latex in the bark or
young wood, belonging either to the genus Euphorbia or
to some genera of Asclepiads, mostly bearing also some
other name. In Griqualand West and the Kalahari region
the name is mostly confined to Asclepias fruticosa^
otherwise known as Wilde Kapok. The latex of some
species of Euphorbia contains a virulent resin, e.g., the
ordinary Qele — , E. mauritanica ; in several others this
poison is absent or the amount insignificant, and such
species form a valuable stock-food, e.g., the 01 if ants — »
E. cervicornis, the Zoet or Blauw — , E. brachiata, the
Steenbok — , E. serpiformis. The Spantouw — is
Sarcostemma viminale (poisonous). For other nutritious
species v. Noors and Vingerpol.
In Namaqualand attempts have been made to exploit the

latex of several species, viz. E. Dregei and E. gregaria. The
coagulum is rich in resin like the Tirucalli product, q.v.
„ -distel, Sonchus oleraceus*
„ 'gras. Euphorbia helioscopia* E. peplus* Garden weeds.
.. 'hout. Rode — . Mimusops obovata, also M. caffra.

M. Zeyheri.
„ , Witte — . Sideroxylon inerme. (Coastal distr.)
„ 'touw. Sarcostemma viminale; Secamone Thunbergii

(woods).
o8 MELON — MONKEY-
Melon, Kaffir — v. Kaffir.
Mercury. Mercurialis annua. A weed from South. Eur.

Mexican tea. Chenopodium anibrosioides, from Trop. Amer.
Milkweed. Euphorbia helioscopia* etc.
„ „ , Shrubby. Asclepias fruticosa.
Milkwood V. Melkhout.
Millet, Wild — v. Grasses.
Mimosa. Applied to Acacia Karoo.
Minaret flower = Wild dagga.
Minger'hout = Matome (Water — ).
Minnie-minnies == Love beans.
Mint, Wild — . Mentha aquatica and M. capensis.
Mirt, Wilde — , = Mirting.
Mirting, Wilde — . Myrsine africana. From T. Mt. to
Abyssinia.
Mispel, Wilde — = Medlar.
Mist'bredie. Portulaca oleracea.* A weed, but also suitable

as a vegetable. The same name is applied to Amarantua
Thunhergii, etc. (Tr.). (From Mest — ).
Mistel (Mistletoe). Viscum capense (white berries),

Y. rotundifolium (red berries), etc.
Mist'rijder's blom == Maartblom. Flowering at the time

when farmers cart manure to their lands. (West).
Mobola plum. Parinarium mohola. (The Hissing tree or grijs-

appelboom). The fruit apple-like, very aromatic.
Moeder'kappie. Various orchids, e.g., Pterygodium catholicum,

Dis peris capensis , etc.
Moepel. Mimusops Zepheri, etc. Tr.
Moer' bei, Wilde — . Trimeria alnifolia.

„ 'plantje. Anacampseros ustulata, A. papyracea. Employed
as a kind of yeast for " moer-bolletjes," but its function
unexplained.
„ 'wortel = Gli.
Molteno-disease plant. Senecio latifolius.
Monkey apple. Royena pubescens. Karoo.

„ bulb. Mariscus capensis. Rootstock eaten by baboons and
birds.
MONKEY MUUR 59
Monkey rope. Several indigenous climbers of our forests, v.
Baviaans'touw. Also Plectronia Queinzii.

„ snuff = Puff-ball.
Monnik 'baard. Cuscuta nitida, C. africana. Indigenous

species of dodder.
Mopane. Copaifera Mopane. A social tree of northern

Bechuanaland and Rhodesia.
Morel. Morchella conica. A delicous mushroom, so far recorded

in S.A. from the Cape Peninsula only. October.
Morgenster. Trihulus terrestris. A troublesome weed
(Dubbeltje).
Morula (meroola). Sclerocarya caffra. The fruit with an
acidulous pleasant pulp.

Mot-wortel = Akkewani.
Mountain rose. Protea rosacea. (Tulbagh, etc.). Further
east applied to P. cynaroides (e.g. along the Zuurberg).

Mugge-gras. Adenogramma galioides.
Mulberry, Wild — . This is not a species of Morus, but

Trimeria alnifolia (Flacourt.).
Munnik'baard == Dodder.
Mushrooms. Some edible and others very poisonous, the latter

generally called Toadstools. The edible kinds so far
recorded from S.A. are Psalliota campestris (Field — ,
Champignon) ; Agaricus deliciosus. with orange coloured
milk; Boletus edulis (Stone — ), Boletus hovinus, when
young with drops of white milk underneath, and the
Morel. See illustrations in Flora of S.A., Vol. I. In
Kaffraria, Rhodesia, etc., a large Agaricus forms a wel-
come article of food, one being sufficient for a family meal.
The three most frequent poisonous kinds are Amanita
phalloides, the Death cup; A. muscaria, the Fly
agaric and A. pantherina, the Panther-agaric.
Mushroom Flower. Cycnium adonense. (Na).
Muskus 'kruid. Er odium moschatum. A much appreciated

fodder-plant (winter) of the south-western districts
(Cape).
Mustard, Wild — , Brassica nigra* (Black) and

B. Sinapistrum*
Muur (mier) == Chickweed.

„ , Rode — . AnagalUs arvensis (Scarlet pimpernel).
60 MYRTLE — NATAL-
Myrtle, Cape — . Myrsine africana. Widely spread through.

Africa.
„ , Wild — . Eugenia Zeyheri. Yields a wild tea (black).
Flowers and fruit somewhat similar to the cultivated
myrtle Myrtus communis (Mediterr.). East.
Naaboom. Euphorbia tetragona, E. grandidens, etc. S.E. coast

districts. In Tr. applied to E. Cooperi and E. ingens.
„ touw. Ficus natalensis. Starts life often as an epiphyte

and finally strangles the host.
Naaibos (naald bos). Azima tetracantha. Coast.

Naald 'bossie. Monsonia biflora, M. ovata = Dysentery -herb.
„tee V. Tee.
Nacht 'kaars == Evening primrose.

„ 'schade („ schaduwe) = Nastagal.
„ 'slang. Ornithogalum speciosum. Flowers orange with

3 black tips.
Nagels, Species of Lachenalia, viz., L. ruMda and L. pendula,

Rooi — ; L. aurea, Geel — .
Nageltjes. Lapeyrousia fissifolia. The buds are shaped some-

what like cloves. Also Pelargonium triste.
'Nakaa = Elephant's foot.
Nam'tarri = Cape sumach (Knysna).
'Namie. Pelargonium antidysentericum. With large, tuberi-
form root, very astringent. (Namaqualand).

Nana'bessie. Rhus dentata.
Naras. Acanthosicyos horrida. A remarkable cucurbitaceous

leafless plant on some dunes of the Namib (Gr. Nam.),
where subterranean water exists, even if brackish and at
great depth. The fruit is the size of an ostrich egg\ pulp
as well as seeds are used as food by the natives (Topnaars
near Walfishbay). v. Butter pits.
Nastagal (Nachtschade) = Gal'bessie.
Natal ginger. Kaempferia natalensis. The rhizome very

aromatic, but quite different from ginger (Zingiber
officinale).
„ ivy. Senecio macroglossus. Not allied to the European ivy

(Hedera Helix*). Does not climb by means of aerial roots,
but scrambles up through bushes. A trellis-plant.
„ lily. Gladiolus psittacinus.
NATAL- — NOORS 61
Natal plum =7= Amatungulu.

Nenta'bossie (Krimpziekte-plant). MacOwan ascribed this
disease to Lesser tia annularis, but almost all farmers are
of the opinion that it is caused by Cotyledon Wallichii
and some allied species, e.g., C. ventricosa.

Nerina. Serine sarniensis. There are numerous other species.
Nettle. The two common kinds are introduced, viz., Urtica
urens* (Brandnetel) in gardens and the larger U. dioica*
in hedges.
Ngaap (Guaap). Trichocaulon piliferum, T. flavum and several
other species. Growing in the most arid parts of the Karoo
and the north-western districts. The juicy and sweetish
stems are eaten by the natives.

„ , Wilde — . Hoodia Dyeri, H. Gordoni, etc. Plants nearly
allied to Trichocaulon, but with much larger flowers. Are
not eaten.
Nieshout. Ptaeroxylon utile. The most durable and valuable

timber of the eastern forests. Does not decay in the
ground and is consequently specially suitable for fencing
posts. ( Sneezewood ) .
Nieuwe 'hout. Pygeum africanum.
Nieuw 'jaars' blom. Gladiolus cardinalis = Waterval blom.
Nightshade, Black — . Solanmn nigrum* v. Galbessie.
Nokha. Moraea spatJiacea Ker (non Thunb.).
Noois' boom. Cussonia spicata (Sambriel'boom). The

branches with their tufts of leaves resemble sunshades.
„ 'haar. Gassy tha ciliolata. A parasitic leafless twiner. A
decoction of the twine-like herb employed as a "hair-
restorer."
Noordpool. Euphorbia Schoenlandii. (Van Rynsdorp). The

cylindrical stems (about a foot high) mostly point to the
North. Many plants of the drier districts show the same
influence of the sun on their stems, shoots or leaves.
Noors 'doorn. Applied to various thorny species of Euphorbia,

some of them with a virulent latex, like E. virosa of
Namaqualand. The more frequent kinds are: Baviaans
noors, E. polygona; Zuur — (Uitenhage, etc., poisonous)
E. Ledienii. Others are innocuous when deprived of their
spines (by singeing) and then valuable fodder-plants of
the Karoo, e.g. E, hystrix, E. stellae spina, etc., also the
Zoet — of Jansenville, viz. E. coerulescens and the Bok —
E. enopla. For E. ferox v. Voetangel.
62 NORRA — OPGEITJES
Norra or Norretje. Pelargonium rapaceum. Cold Bokkeveld.
Num'bos. Aster fiUfolius,
Num'num. Carissa arduina (berries black) and C. ferox (ber-

ries red).
Nut grass. Cyperus rotundus. A sedge. Troublesome weed of

all warm countries.
Nutzung. Halleria elliptica. A frequent, although generally

small tree of all forest-patches of the coast districts.
Oats, Wild — . Avena fatua*
Old men's beard. Usnea harhata. A cosmopolitan lichen,
frequent on yellowwood and other forest trees.

Oleander, Wild — . Adina GalpiniL
Oiie'boom (Castor-oil plant). Ricinus communist
„ 'pitten. Pappea capensis. A shrub of the eastern Karoo
(Berg'pruimen). The seeds rich in oil.
Olifants'gras v. Grasses.
„ 'hout == Elephant's wood.
„ 'oor = Baviaans'oor.
„ 'riet. Thamnochortus spicigerus and Restio giganteus.
Used for thatching. The young fruit eagerly eaten by
cattle.
„ 'voet. Testudinaria elephantipes. The tuber-like stem up
to 3 feet in diam.
Olive (Olijf). Several species of Olea indigenous in S.A. The

cultivated tree is 0. europaea. The common Wild —
(Olieve'hout) is 0. verrucosa. This forms a good stock
for the cultivated species. The so-called " Bastard — "
is quite different, viz., Chilianthus oleaceus ; the Witte —
is Halleria lucida; the Zand — , Dodonaea Thunl)ergiana,
yields the " ijzer-toppies," q.v.
Omumborumbonga. Com'bretum primigenum. A large tree

of Damaraland, which is, according to a native myth
(Herero), the source of the human race.
Onder' bos. Name specially applied to Trichocladus ellipticui

and the other two species of this genus.
Oo*nd'bos (oven — ) Gonyza ivaefolia. Brooms of this half-

shrub occasionally used for cleaning out ovens in baking
(Swellendam). Used for coughs and chest complaints.
Opgeitjes. Gardenia Neuleria. (E.).
OPSLAG — PAARDE- 6B
Op 'slag. All young herbage (annuals and new shoots of

perennials, half -shrubs, etc.) appearing after the first
rains of the season in the Karoo. Several kinds bear
special names, e.g. : Rooi — , Hermannia stricta, etc.
Orange, Kaffir — . Several species of Strychnos, e.g., S, spinosa.

The pulp is acidulous and pleasant to eat, the seeds of
some species are eaten, others, like 8. Gerrardi, are bitter.
8. pungens is called Wild — , more commonly Klappers,
Orchids. There are 500 species described from S.A., a few

bearing common names: Bartholina pectinata, Spider — ;
Cynorchis compact a. Swan — (Na) ; Bonatea spedosa,
Green wood — (Knysna) ; Disa cornuta, Golden —
(Knysna). The tree-orchids (epiphytes) mostly belong to
the genera Angraecum, Mystacidium and Polystachya, the
most conspicuous one being Mystacidium Mcaudatum.
The European " Spider orchid " is a species of Orchis.
Osse'tong. Anchusa capensis.

Oude'bos ( — hout). Leucosidea sericea.
„ 'hout. Cordia caffra, but also Ealleria lucida.
Ou'koe. Cotyledon reticulata. A small clumsy succulent of
the Karoo, with deciduous leaves.

Ou'ma'kappie = Moeder'kappie.
Ou'ma-trewa v. Ewa-trewa.
Ou' pa 'pijp. Disa spathulata. The lip of this orchid consists

of a long and narrow claw with a rounded blade.
Ouweltje. Lycoperdon pratense. One of the puff-balli.
Oven'bos = Oondbos.
Ox-eye daisy. Dimorphotheca nudicaulis, etc.
Paarde 'bos. Paranomus crithmifolius(Nivenia) ; Leucadendron

adscendens, etc. The horses nibble at the leaves.
„ 'klauw (Griqualand West). Mesem'b7ianthemum Hookeri.

The outline resembling the spoor of a horse (much
smaller) .
„ 'pis. This name is used by the colonists for Clausena

inaequalis (Rutaceae) on account of the strong odour of
the foliage, especially when crushed. The leaves are
employed in cases of fever (also colds). The Kaffirs employ
it for fumigating babies (boys) in order to "make them
strong." Widely distributed from the Knysna to Abys-
sinia. Through some misunderstanding Ecklon & Zeyher
U PAARDE- — PANNAE
connected the name — with another tree and named it

accordingly Hippohromus, although it does not possess
any such odour and is not used medicinally. For this
plant {H. parviflorus) the name Basterd — or Horse-
wood is now sometimes employed.
Paarde 'praam. Fagara capensis. (Xanthoxylum capense). The

trunk is covered with conical excrescences. Bark used
medicinally (e.g., against toothache).
„ 'staart v. Horse-tail.
»» 'vijg = Hottentot's fig.
Paars' blom. Amphithalea ericifolia. Probably also other

species with purple or mauve flowers.
Padde'bos. CUffortia polygonifolia. (?).

„ 'klauw. Teucrium africanum. Herb used as an emollient
„ 'kombaars ( — slijm). Spirogyra. Several of these Algae
form green slimy masses in stagnant pools.

„ 'stoel. Species of Agaricus, Amanita, etc. Many of them
poisonous.
Paintbrush. Haemanthus coccinexis, etc. Flowers in a

capitulum.
Painted lady. Applied to several species of Gladiolus with

pink marks on the flowers, e.g., G. dehiliSf G. hastatus.
Sometimes also 6f. hlandus, etc. v. Afrikander.
Palms. Four species wild in S.A. Phoenix recUnata (Wild

date, Lisundu); Hyphaene crinita (Ginger bread tree,
llala) and H. ventricosa (Dum — , Rhod., etc.) the two S.A.
fan palms. On the coast of Pondoland occurs the rare
Jubaeopsis cajfra (Inkomba).
Palmiet. Prioniiim serratiim. This, the only arborescent

species of Juncaceae (rushes), is frequent in swamps and
river-beds of the south-western Cape districts. In other
parts of S.A. the name is sometimes applied to Typha
australis (Bulrush). Leaves employed for mats. The
fleshy young roots form a good vegetable. The so-called
Berg — is Tetraria thermalis, quite a different plant.
Pampoen'bos = Wilde kalabas.
Pampoentje. Ornithogalum speciosum. Flower a deep orange,

with 3 black tips ( Clanwilliam, etc.).
Pannae radix is the pharmaceutical name for the indigenous

male fern, Dryopteris athamantica (Inkomokomo). East,
forests.
PAPIER- — PEPPER- 65
Papier'blom. Statice purpurata. Sandy tracts of the western
coast. V. Strandroos.
Papkuil == Bulrush.
Parsnip, Water — . Sium Thunbergii. Med.

PassioH'-flower (Passie'blom). Passiflora coerulea.^ From
Brazil, but now half wild on the outskirts of woods. Other
species cultivated in gardens.

Patat, Norretje — = Norra. The fleshy root edible (roasted
in ashes ) . ( Bokkeveld ) .
„ Wilde — . Othonna auriculae folia. The tuberous root
eaten by baboons.
Patrijs 'blom. Androcymhium melanthioides. (Griq. W.).
„ 'bos. Leucospermum huxifolium. Partridges often hide
in these as in other bushes.

Pauw'blom. Moraea Pavonia (= Uiltje).
Pea, Violet — . Baphia racemosa (Na).
Peach, Wild — . Kiggelaria africana. (Forests). In the
Transvaal: Landolphia capensis (= Apricot), v. also
Spekhout.
Peacock flower. Moraea Pavonia.
Pear (D: peer). Several trees called so on account of some

real or imaginary resemblance of the wood to that of the
fruit tree. Hard — , Olinia cymosa. Frequent in all wooded
kloofs of the S.W. Coffee Hard — , Pleurostylia capensis;
Red — , Scolopia Mundtii; Thorn — , Scolopia Zeyheri;
White — , Apodytes dimidiata. For Prickly pear v. that.
Pen 'doorn. Gymnosporia huxifolia. A shrub with long spines,

frequent throughout the country.
Pennywort. Hydrocotyle asiatica.* Now in many countries.
Peper, Wilde — or Bos — . Piper capense. Knysna and other
forests.
Peper-en-zout. Wurmhea capensis. The variety with white
and black flowers.

Peper 'bos = Pepper bush.
„ 'gras. Ranunculus muricatus. An acrid herb (buttercup).

Pepper bush. Relhania genistifolia (Riversdale, etc.). Foliage
with a pungent taste. Also Montinia caryophyllacea

{M. acris). Foliage very pungent.
„ cress (Cape). Lepidium capense.
66 PERIWINKLE — PINCUSHION
Periwinkle. Vinca major* Introduced from Southern Europe

and now frequent in many wooded ravines, oak planta-
tions, etc.
Pers 'gras. Centella gldhrata (Hydrocotyle) .
Perske, Wilde — , v. Peach.
Peterselie, Wilde — . Peucedanum tenuifolium. Similar in its

effect to the Wild celery.
Pietje Laporte (Nam.) = Stinkblaar.

Pigeon wood. Trema tracteolata.
Pig lily = Arum.
„ weed (Cape). Amarantus Thuribergii, A, spinosus.*

Pigs ears. Cotyledon orMculata. Poisonous to poultry in the
Tr.
Pijn-in-zijde'bos. Muraltia Beiliana (Riversdale, etc.).
Pijp 'gras V. Grasses.
Pijpie. Used for many plants with tubular flowers, but

especially for species of Watsonia, Antholyza and
Gladiolus. Some of the latter are also called
Afrikaander s, and some bear both names according
to district.
Aand — (avond — ), G. grandis (Caledon), with a strong

scent in the evening. (The large brown africander).
Bak — , G. spathaceus (Blue bell).
Blauw — , G. villosus, etc.; Geel — , G. trichonemifolius;

Kanol — , (knol — ) Watsonia rosea, W. iridifolia,
W. marginata, etc. The Blauw is Aristea capitata.
Klip — (Klip lelie.), Gladiolus hyalinus (Cedar mts.).

Lak — , W. Merianaj Rooi — , W. angusta, W. rosea,
G. Watsonius, G. IrevifoUus ;
Vlei — (Franschhoek), G. hastatus.
Was — , W. humilis.
Zand — , G. gracilis (Flats). G. recurvus (Cedar mts.).
Pijp-steel. Cliffortia ferruginea and G. stroMlifera. Stem

hollow.
Pile root. Sansevieria thyrsiflora. Eastern.
Pimpernel, Blue — , AnagalUs coerulea. The Scarlet — ,

A. arvensis.
Pin cushion. Euphorbia pulvinata. A flat cushion-shaped

plant, up to 2 feet in diameter, armed with hundreds of
spines. On the other hand the fruiting capitula of ScaMosa
Columbaria are tiny and elegant — s.
PINK — POMPELMOER 67
Pink, Wild — , Dianthus scaler, etc.

Pinotie'bossie = Bur weed.
Pisang, Gele — , StreWzia Reginae. The foliage resembles a

banana plant.
„ , Witte — , 8. augusta. Flowers white and blue.
Pis 'goed. Euphorbia erythrina, E. genistoides. Injurious to

oxen and kapaters.
Pistol bush. Adhatoda Duvernoia. The capsules open with a

sudden crack and throw the seeds to some distance, like
various other Acanthaceae, Rutaceae, etc.
Plakkies. Crassula portulacea.
Plane, Cape — , Ochna arlorea. (E.).
„ , Rehmann's — , 0. Rehmanni. (Tr.).

Plantain. Plantago major* An introd. weed.
Plat 'doorn. Arctopiis echinatus. Root = Zieke'troost.
„ 'voet = Plantain.
Plok. Antholyza nervosa.
Plomb, Blauw — . Name for our water-lily in High Dutch.

Plum, Dog — , Ekehergia capensis (Cape ash).
„ , Kaffir — , Harpephyllum cajfrum. (E.).
„ , Mobola — , Parinarium Mohola (Hissing tree). (No).
„ , Natal — , Carissa grandiflora (Amatungulu).

Also Chrysophyllum natalense.
„ , Sour — , Ximenia cajfra and X. americana.
Plumbago. P. capensis. (E. & No). Often employed for hedges.

Occurs also with white flowers.
Poison bush = Giftboom.
Poker = Bulrush.
Poke weed. Phytolacca americana.*
Pokkies'blom. Eermannia hyssopifolia, H. althaeifoUa.

Poko grass v. Grasses.
Pol. Euphorbia meloformis. East. Karoo, v. also Noordpol
and Vingerpol.
Pomegranate, Wild — . Burchellia capensis. Flowers bright
scarlet.
Pompel'moer, apparently a corruption of ''pomme d'amour "
= Appel der liefde, a name used here for the
Cape gooseberry (from S. Amer.).
68 PONDWEED — QUAE
Pondweed. Various species of Potamogeton, the most

frequent one being P. pusillus. In England Aponogeton
distachytis is called the Cape — .
Poor man's weather-glass. Anagallis arvensis*
Poplar. The common Populus canescens (Eur.), now widely

spread here.
Poppy, Wild — . Papaver aculeatum. A small species.
„ , Mexican — . Argemone mexicana* Weed.

Pork wood. Kiggelaria africana.
Porselein (Postelein). Portulaca oleracea* A weed, but also

used as a bredie.
„ 'bos. MesemWianthemum striatum (Van Rhynsdorp).
Port Jackson Willow. Acacia saligna* (Austral.). Spreading

readily in sandy soil.
Prairie grass v. Grasses.
Pretoria bossie. 8ida rhomhifolia. Weed.
Prickly pear. Opuntia decumana* From Central America,

now growing here in two forms, viz., the real 0. decumana
of Haworth, which is our Kaalblad, and the spiny form,
called Doornblad, which we now designate as 0. decumana
var. spinosa; the former has been obtained from the latter
by selective cultivation.
Pride of De Kaap. Bauhinia Galpinii. A shrub with showy
crimson flowers, easily cultivated.

„ of Table Mountain. Disa uniflora. Vigorous plants bear
two or three flowers.
Primrose, Evening — . v. Evening.
„ , Natal — . Thunhergia atriplicifoUa.
Protea, Giant — ,Prótea cynaroides.
„ , Sugar — . P. mellifera, P. pulchellaj etc.
Pruim'bast = Sumach.
Pruimen. Various wild fruits. Berg — (— bessies ),Pappea

capensis; Jakhals — , Colpoon compressum; Kaffer — ,
Harpephyllum caffrum; Zuur — (Wilde — ), Ximenia
americana and X. caffra. v. also Plum.
Puff-ball. Lycoperdon pratense, etc.

Purslane = Porselein.
Quaking grass y. Grasses.
Quar. Plectronia obovata. A timber tree of the Knysna.
QUICK — RENOSTER 69
Quick (v. Kweek). Cynodon Dactylon, C. incompletwn^

Stenotaphrum glahrum, etc.
Quiilwort. Isoetcs natalensis.
Quinine berry. Cephalanthus natalensis. Very bitter.

„ tree. Rauwolfia natalensis. Bark contains a very
bitter glucoside.
Raap'tol (Raap'uintje). Cyanella capensis. Corm edible.

Raas'bessie = Guarri.
Rabass, Rode — . Pelargonium grossularioides (P. anceps).

In the eastern districts P. reniforme. Roots used
medicinally.
„ , Wilde — . Monsonia umlellata.
Ragwort. Senecio rigidus, etc. Injurious to stock. See also
Molteno-disease herb.
Ramenas. In the S.W. the " Jointed charlock '\ In the eastern
Karoo Aloe longistyla, one of the small species.

„ , Wilde — . Gunnera perpensa. Has no similarity to the
preceding.
Rani's horn. Aponogeton natalensis.
Rank'als v. Als.
„ 'doorn == Grapple plant.
Rapuis = Harpuis.
Raspberry, Wild — . (New Zealand — ), from the Himalaya.

Rubus rosifolius. In shape and colour like the real kind,
but less juicy. Rare at the Cape.
Rattestaart v. Babiaantje.
Red devil (Eastern distr.). Amarantus Thunhergii. Over-
grows cultivated lands and turns reddish in autumn.
Red-hot poker. Kniphofia occidentalis (western) ; K. TJ varia

(east).
Red wood, Cape — . Ochna arhorea. (= Cape plane).
Reebok'blom. Gladiolus tristis and G. grandis. (S.W.).
Reed (Common — .). Phragmites communis.
Renoster'bos (Rhenoster bush). Elytropappus rhinocerotis.

Almost universal on all clayey lands of the South West
when allowed to remain fallow. Mostly looked upon as
a useless bush, which much impedes the farming opera-
70 RENOSTER - ROOIKNOL
tions, but on the Ruggens (Caledon distr.) it is in many

cases the only fuel available for ovens and other domestic
use.
Resin bush. Several species of Euryops, e.g., E. lateriflorus,
etc. Bark and leaves rich in resin, v. Harpuisbos.
Respies. Harpephyllum paniculosum.

Reuk — V. Ruik — .
Rexia. Streptocarpus Rexii (forests).
Ribwort. Plantago lanceolata*.
Rice flower. ScaUosa Columbaria,
„ plant. Gasteria nitida.
Riet (Fluitjes — , Vaderlands — ). Phragmites communis.

The term " riet '' is also applied to various other plants.
„ 'uintje. Moraea tricuspis. Edible.

Rock alder v. Alder.
Rode' blad (Rooiblaar). Comlretum erythrophyllum,

C. salicijolium. Trees on the banks of the Vaal, Orange,
and other rivers. Leaves turning a dark red in autumn.
'bout. Ochna arbor ea.
'kwast = Paintbrush.
'peer. Scolopia Mundtii.
'rabass v. Rabass.
'zaad V. Grasses.
Roer 'kruid. Gnaphalium luteo-alhum* Now cosmopolitan.
Rog, Wilde — . Secale africanum. Indigenous on the Rogge-

veld, so named after it.
Roggeveld 'gras. Matricaria alhida. A common weed in the

Bokkeveld, allied to the widely spread Stinkkruid, q.v.
Rooi 'bast. Acacia Gerrardi.

'bessie. Olinia cymosa (Hardpeer). Very showy when
in fruit.
'blom = Witch weed.
'bos tee v. Tee.

'doorn = Rooibast.
'els. Cunonia capensis. See Alder,
'gras V. Grasses.
'houtjes. Ruhia petiolaris.
'knol (= Kanol). Wachendorfia paniculata. Tubers

with deep red flesh.
ROOIKRANS — RUSSTAN- 71
Rooi 'krans. Acacia Cyclops* Seeds provided with a

bright red arillus. From Australia, spreading in the
sandy coast tracts. One of the Golden willows.
pop = Zoetpop.
stompie. Mimetes lyrigera (bushy variety).
storm = Rooihoutjes.
touw. Ficus lutea. ( ?) Knysna.
trewa. Satyrliim carneum. A stately orchid of the Cape

Flats, up to 3 feet high.
„ 'wortel. Bulhine alooides. Med.
Roos 'touw. Hibiscus Liidwigii. Allied to the hollyhock

(Althaea)*, but flowers yellow. The bark very tough.
Rose, White — (half-wild). Rosa laevigata* Originally

from Eastern Asia. Now often called the " Georgian "
rose, from its half-wild occurence in Georgia (U.S.A.).
Here sometimes called " Macartney — ", but different.
Rosemary, Wild — . Eriocephalus umhellatus. The foliage

very aromatic.
Rosmarijn v. Rosemary.
Rozijntjes'bos. Grewia cana, G. flava. The druplets possess

a little sweet pulp and resemble small currants. Used
by the natives for beer making. In some districts also
species of Rhus, e.g. R. viminalis; a locality in Little
Namaqualand is called accordingly " Rozijnbos ". See
also K r e n t e b o s.
Rub- rub berry. Rhus ohovata. Various species of Rhus

(taai 'bos) bear fruitlets with a little edible pulp (Kraai'-
bessie).
Ruigte = Rushes or fine-leaved (cricoid) shrublets.
Ruik 'peul. Acacia Benthami. Pods aromatic.
Timber very durable, hence much esteemed for fencing

poles. Tr.
Rumanachie. Struthiola stricta (Bredasdorp).
Rushes. Properly species of Juncus, e.g., J. litoralis,

J. maritimus, here often called '^ riet."
Russian thistle. Salsola Kali. A weed, now almost

cosmopolitan in littoral districts and on braklands. Very
troublesome in some parts of North America.
72 SAFFRAAN SCHAAP-
Saffraan'bossie v. Geel blommetje.

„ 'hout. Various trees: Rechte — , is Elaeodendron
croceiim; Basterd — , Pleur ostylia capensis; Berg — ,
Scolopia Mundtii; Transvaal — , Gymnosporia deflexa.
Saffron wood = Saffraanhout.
Sage, Wild — . v. Salie.
Sage wood. Buddleia salviifolia. Leaves resembling the

garden sage. In some districts also Tarchonanthus
camphoratus.
Sago, Wild — . Plantago major* The seeds used as a food.
Salie (Sage). Species of Salvia; The Blauw'blom — .

S. africana and S, paniculata; the Geel' blom — or
Strand — , S. aurea; the Witte — , Nuxia congesta.
Salie'hout = Sage wood.
Salt-bush. Atriplex Halimus. A valuable fodder-shrub of

brackish Karoo lands. Several Australian species intro-
duced, suitable in similar localities, e.g., A. halimoides*
and A. semihaccata* (low spreading), also A. nummularia
(tall).
Saltwort = Russian thistle.
Sambreel == Sambriel.
Sambrielboom (Samareel). Gussonia spicata. On account
of the umbrella-like terminal tufts of leaves. Also other
species. The huge fleshy roots edible.

Sambrieltje (Clanwilliam). Hessea stellaris. A small bulbous
plant, bearing an umbel of numerous red or purplish
flowers (May)..
Sandel wood, Cape — . According to Sim (Forest Flora)
Excoecaria africana.
Sand apple. Parinarium capense. (Grijs 'appel). (No.)
Sapree'hout. Widdringtonia Schwarzii. A tall tree of the
Baviaan s-Kloof mountains. The Berg'sapree is
W. cupressoides.
Satisfaction. Asparagus plumosus, q.v.
Sausage tree = Cucumber tree.
Scabious, Wild — . Scahiosa Golumharia and S. africana.

Schaam 'blom. Protea rosacea. Heads drooping, the bracts
dark red. Tulbagh mts., etc.

Schaap 'bos. Pentzia virgata. One of the most valuable
fodder-shrublets of the Karoo (= Goed'karoo). In
SCHAAP- — SEPTEMBEK- 73
some districts the same name applies to Felicia

fascicularis.
Schaapbos'tee. Quite different from the preceding. Psoralea

hracteata, (S.W.) Used green or dry.
Schaap-drolletje. Plectronia ventosa. From some similarity

of the shrivelled fruit. Also P. ciliata.
Schildpad = Elephants' foot.

„ „ 'bessie = Duine'bessie.
„ „ 'blom. Hyolanche sanguinea. A red root-parasite.

„ „ 'bos. ZygopTiyllum Morgsana. Also Qruhhia
rosmarinifolia (Bredasdorp).
„ „ 'kost. Microloma tenuifolium. Better known as the
Wax creeper. In the Karoo the same name applied to
Crassula lycopodioides.
Schoen 'zolen = Veldschoen' blaren.
Screw bur. Medicago denticulata^ M. laciniata (= Klaver '-

gras).
Sea bean. Entada scandens. A tropical woody climber; the

large seeds float on water and are carried to distant
shores by ocean currents, e.g., St. Helena, Tristan da
Cunha.
„ grass. Zostera nana, Z. marina. Plants of lagoons,

estuaries, etc. They are not seaweeds. Employed in
Europe for matresses, etc.
„ lavender. Statice scahra, etc.
„ lettuce. Species of Viva (Algae).
Sealing-wax tree. Pterocarpus erinaceus. No.
Sebaea. S. exacoides. A lovely spring annual with yellow

flowers.
Sedges. Species of Scirpus, e.g., the socially growing

S. maritimtis and the tall Carpha glomerata.
Selderij, Wilde — . Peucedanum (Buhon) Gallanum
(= Blistering bush).
Senna, Wild — . Cassia ohovata. One of the species from

which the real senna leaves of commerce are obtained in
North Africa.
Septee. Cordia caffra. A stately tree of the E. distr.

September bells. Gardenia glohosa. Natal.
„ 'bossie. Polygala myrtifolia. (S.W.) A favoured garden
shrub.
74 SERING — SLAAI
Sering, Wilde — (Syringa). Burl<ea africann. Tr. and No.

The wood resembling mahogany and much esteemed for
furniture.
Sesame. (Thunder-bolt flower). Sesamum indicum. Cult, and
as a weed. (Na., Tr.).

Sheep's ears. Helichrysum appendiculatum. A tea.
„ sorrel. Rumex acetosella. A troublesome weed of grain-
lands.
„ tongue. Mesemhrianthemum calcareum (Kimberley)
A stemless plant with whitish, very rough, tongue-shaped
leaves.
Shepherd's delight. Adenandra iimhellata. S.W. hills.
Spring.
„ purse. Capsella bursa pasto7is.* A cosmopolitan weed.
„ tree. Gapparis alhitrunca. Karoo and No.
Sherungulu. Kaempferia Ethelae. East. Tr., Del. B.
Sij'dissei (Zuig'distel). Sonchus oleraceus* Common weed.
Sikkelbos. Dichrostachys nutans. Pods falcate. (No).

Wood equal in durability to sneezewood; termite-proof.
Sikkirrie. Euphorbia decussata. The root employed for Kaffir

beer (Griq. W.) like Mesemhrianthemum stellatum.
Silk bark. Gymnosporia acuminata. Forests.
Si! ver tree. Leiicadendron argenteum. Occurs naturally only

on the Cape Peninsula, but has been sown on some hills
of the neighbouring districts. Reports of its occurrence
further north are due to mistaking other trees for it.
The timber formerly used for the principals and horizon-
tals of thatched roofs, as seen in some old homesteads on
the Cape Peninsula, e.g. at " Bergvliet ".
Sirie'hout. Tarchonanthus camphoratus (Vaal'bos).

(C. & No.).
Sissie, Heath — . Erica ampullacea.

„ , Klip — . Adenandra fragrans. Caledon, etc.
„ , Ruik — . Rochea jasminea. S.W. mts.
Sjambok' bos. Senecio junceus. Shoots leafless, long, flexible.

Karoo.
Sjambokkie = Tien-os touw. Tap roots long and lough.
Slaai, Brak — . Mesembrianthenmm crystallinum. All dry

districts.
SLAAI — SNOWDROP 75
Slaait Varken — . Mesemhrianthemum pugioniforme. Sandy

tracts.
Slaai'bossie. Didelta spinosa. (One of the " paarde-bossies.")

Slak 'blom. Drosera cistiflora, D. capensis, etc.
Also species of Hehenstreitia (Knysna).

Slang'blom. Monsonia speciosa. ( ?)
„ 'bos. Stoel)e cinerea, Elytropappus glandulosus. Favour-
able hiding places of snakes. Often employed by moun-
taineers and campers as bedding. In the Karoo applied
to Crassula lycopodioides ( — bossie).
„ 'gift. Euphorhia pugniformis.
„ 'houtjes. Garuleum hipinnatum.
„ 'kop. Several poisonous plants (Liliaceae) bear this

name. In the Karoo, etc., it is Ornithoglossum viride;
in the Transvaal Urginea BurkeA, in Natal U. macrocentra.
„ 'kost. Amanita phalloides. Very poisonous.
„ 'wortel. Polygala serpentaria. Root a popular remedy.
Slijtn'stok ( — 'uintje). Alhuca minor, A. major, etc. Chil-
dren eat the basal portion of the flowering stalk. Accord-
ing to Thunberg the white portion is used for quenching
the thirst. Also Bulhine praemorsa.
Smal'blad ( — blaar). Maha natalensis.

Also Hartogia capensis (Pappe).
Smilax in S.A. : Asparagus crispus. In England

A. medeoloides.
Snake flower (Na). Ornithogalum flavissimum. In Nam.:

0. speciosum.
„ lily (Na). Haemanthiis natalensis.
„ root. Garuleum hipinnatum. Polygala serpentaria.
Sneeze wood = Nies'hout.
„ „ , Bastard — , Bersama Tysoniana. E.
Sneeuw 'blom. Protea cryophila. Flower heads very large,
with white-bearded bracts (Cedar mts.).
Snij 'gras. Scirpus maritimus. Leaf -edge sharp like a fine

saw.
Snot' blom = Sundew.
Snowdrop (Cape — ). Crassula Septas. A pretty little winter

flower of the South West, not related to the real
snowdrop {Galanthus nivalis).
76 SOAP- — SPRUITJES
Soap bush. Noltea africana. Leaves employed like soap by
the natives.
Soldaat (Soldier). Kniphofia occidentalism K. uvaria, etc.
Soldier in the box. Alhuca minor, etc. The 3 fertile stamens

are hidden in the cucullate petals.
Sore-eye flower. Numerous Amaryllidaeeae bear this name,

owing to the irritation of the eyes, caused by the pollen,
e.g. Brunsvigia gigantea, Buphane ciliaris etc. (Zeer 'oog'
blom).
Sorrel. Used in S.A. for species of Rumex and Oxalis, while

in England 0. Acetosella is called Wood sorrel. There are
over 120 species of Oxalis in S.A. The common yellow-
flowering species is 0. cernua. The Sheep • — Rum ex
acetosella^ the Kaffir — Pelargonium peltatum. The so-
called Natal — is Hihiscus SaMariffa, cultivated and used
by the Indians, v. Zuring.
Sosatie v. Concertina. Plant not unlike a string of fleshy

bits.
Sow thistle. Sonchus oleraceus. v. Sijdissel.
Speedwell. Veronica Anagallis. Wet localities. Cosmop.
Spek 'boom. Portulacaria afra. A shrub or small tree of the

eastern Karoo, Addo bush, etc., possessing a very nutriti-
ous and succulent foliage. Drought resisting. Also
called Elephant's food.
„ 'bossie. Zygophyllum flexuosum. Leaves fleshy.
„ 'hout. Kiggelaria africana. In all woods from Capetown
to Natal.
Spider leg. 8ida longipes. (Tr).

„ orchid. Bartholina pectinata and B. Ethelae. (S.W.).
Spinnekop'blom. Ferraria undulata. Flower a dark velvety

brown with yellow markings at the base of each petal,
resembling those of some spiders. Another plant with
yellow flowers, called for a similar reason, is
Wachendorfia paniculata. Both Ca.

„ 'bos. Serruria Burmanni, etc. (S.W.)
Spoon wood ^= Lepel'hout. v. Ladlewood.
Sporrie. Spergula arvensis* Cultivated as a fodder-plant,

sometimes a garden weed.
Springbok'bossie. Othonna pallens. (C).
Spruitjes = Frutang (several kinds).
SPURGE — STIJF- 77
Spurge. Euphorbia helioscopia* E. Peplus* E. sanguinea*
Spurry = Sporrie.
Squill, Wild — . Various species of Scilla (mostly with blue

flowers), the bulb of some used med., e.g. S. lanceaefoUa
(E.). Others very poisonous, e.g. /Sf. rigidifolia, also East.
Stamper wood. Ehretia hottentotica. 0. and E.
Stam'vruchte. Chrysophyllum magalismontanum. A hand-

some tree of the Tr., etc. Fruits edible, borne directly on
the bark of stouter twigs and branches.
Star apple. Royena lycioides. Eastern Karoo, etc.

„ bur. Acanthospermum Brasilum. Weed, S. Amer. (Tr.).
„ of Bethlehem. Ornithogalum thyrsoides. In Europe this

name is applied to 0. umbellatum (South Eur.).
Steek'bos. Cliff ortia ruscifolia. One of the most common

shrubs of the south-western districts. Leaves rigid and
sharp-pointed. Also other shrubs with such leaves, and
Argemone mexicana* (C).
„ 'gras. Several species, either with rigid, sharp-pointed
leaves, like Aristida congesta, or with spikelets or fruits
which bore themselves into the fleece or flesh of sheep and
goats, e.g., Heteropogon contortus, Cymhopogon Mrtus.
Steek'riet. Eragrostis cyperoides. A valuable grass for

arresting drift-sands along the sea-shore, as it cannot
fall a prey to stray cattle like the Marram (AmmopMla) .
Stekel'tee v. Tee.
Ster 'boom. Cliff ortia arlorea. Roggeveld Mts. The largest

species of the genus.
„ 'gras. Ficinia radiata. A stunted sedge with bright yel-
low inflorescences. Cape Flats, etc.
Sterk 'bast. Peddiea africana. The bark tough and flexible
like that of most other Thymelaeaceae. East.

„ 'kost ( „ gras). Lepidium capense. A poisonous herb
(Oalvinia). Allied to the garden cress (L. sativum).

„ 'man = Kr achtman.
Sterremuur = Chickweed.
Sterretje. Several kinds of flowers, particularly species of

Curculigo as C. pUcata, and Hypoxis, as H. stellata.
Stijf' ziekte'bos. Crotalaria Burkeana (Tr.).
78 STINK- — SUIKER-
Stink 'blaar. Datura Stramonium. A poisonous weed. The

seeds in particular are rich in the narcotic alkaloid
hjoscjamine. The Blauw — is D. Tatula, sometimes
considered merely a variety of the white. The leaves of
both are a much esteemed remedy against asthma.
„ 'boontje. Acacia melanoxylon* (Australian blackwood).
The pods possess an unpleasant odour.
„ bush (No). Boscia foetida. The flowers emit a very

unpleasant odour, which attracts various flies. Along
the coast, for a similar reason, the same name is given to
Azima tetracantha.
„ 'gras V. Grasses.
„ 'bout. The most familiar kind, called Black stink-

wood, is Ocotea hullata (Knysna, etc.). Much esteemed
for furniture. The Red — is Pygeum africanum (East,
forests), and the Camdeboo — or White — , Celtis
Kraussiana.
„ 'klaver. MeUlotus parviflora. Weed.
„ 'kruid. Matricaria glohifera. A common plant of sandy

tracts.
„ wood = Stinkhout.
Stok' roos. The garden plant is Althaea rosea* but locally

the name is given to our indigenous Sparrmania africana,
a plant possessing a valuable fibre.
Stomp 'doorn. A name used by the Boers of xVngola for

Gardenia Thunhergia.
Stompie. Several stunted shrubs, e.g., Brunia nodiflora,

Mimetes lyrigera.
Stone wort. Chara fragilis, etc. Submerged cryptogamous

plants, in vleis, etc.
Strand'roos. Statice rosea (Also Papierblom).

Stroop 'bos. Struthiola longiflora. Cedar mts.
Stuipe'bossie. Nymania capensis (Aitonia). Supposed to

be a remedy for convulsions.
Sugar bush. The most frequent species of Protea employed

for the manufacture of a syrup (bossies stroop) is
P. mellifera. The common — of the Transvaal is
P. Roupelliae and near Pretoria P. hirta (White — ).
Suiker'bos == Sugar bush.
P. neriifolia is called the Blauw suiker'bos.
SUIKER- — TAND- 79
Suiker'kan. Antholyza revoluta (Red africander). Visited by

sun -birds and sugar-birds like other members of the
genus.
„ 'riet. Along the coast this name is applied to Agropyrum
distichum* on account of the sweetish rootstock. In the
eastern and northern provinces it is the cultivated
" Sweet cane/' Sorghum saccharatum*
Sumach, Cape — and Tr. — , Osyris ahyssinica. The leaves

employed for tanning.
Sundew. Drosera. A genus of insectivorous plants with 8

species in S.A., some with large showy flowers, like
D. cistiflora.
Superb lily. Gloriosa superha. A climbing lily with beautiful

large flowers. The leaf-tip transformed into a tendril.
(E., No.) Tuber med.
Swan orchid. Cynorchis compacta. (Na).
Sword bean v. Sea bean.
Taai 'bos. All shrubby species of Rhus, on account of the

toughness of the wood. Some of the most frequent kinds
in the western districts are: R. lucida, R. glauca,
R. mucronata, R. o'bovata, R. tomentosa, R. laevigata.
„ „ , Fijne — . Passerina fiUformis.
„ „ , Rank — . Rhus mucronata. Spreads by means of

suckers. Cape Flats. »
„ „ , Zoet — . Rhus crenata. v. Kraaibessie.
„ 'man. Sida rhomhifolia. Bark tough.
Tabak 'bos. Senecio halimifoUus. Used as a windbreak in

cultivated sandy land on the Cape Flats. Foliage
glaucous and somewhat resembling that of Nicotiana
glauca, v. Tobacco (Wild).
„ , Wilde = Wild tobacco.
Tamaraka. Alhuca minor, A. major (v. Slijmstok).
Tamarisk. Tamarix articulata and T. usneoides. Frequent

along river banks of drier regions (brak soil). In gardens
one often finds the cultivated Myricaria germanica.
Tambookie thorn. Erythrina acanthocarpa. (Eastern O.P.).
Spiny, the flowers showy.

Tam boot ie. Excoecaria africana. A large timber tree of the
Tr. etc. Wood resembles teak, impervious to termites.
Tand'pijn wortel. Sium Thunhergii.
80 TEA — TEE
TEA (v. also Tee). Many indigenous herbs or shrublets are

employed as tea for daily consumption or medicinal pur-
poses. None of them, with the exception of Gatfia, con-
tain any alkaloid. In most cases the reason for the use
appears to be some aromatic substance, e.g. Helichrysum,
Leyssera, Psoralea, etc.
Black — (Na). Obtained from Eugenia Zeyheri.

„ „ (Clanwilliam and Piquetberg). Aspalathus
tenuifolia. Leaves very similar in appearance to
Rooibos — , but black (when prepared for use).
Bu«h — . Several kinds. The most frequently employed

shrublet is Cyclopia Vogelii (Honey — , Boer — )
from the mountains of Swellendam, etc. On the Cape
Peninsula it is the narrow-leaved G. genistoides,
and along the coast C. tenuifolia (Vlei tee).
The fresh leaves are subjected to a kind of fermenta-
tion by keeping them in a tightly packed heap for
some days. After this process of '' sweating " they
are dried in the sun. They contain several specific
substances not known from other plants, viz.,
cyclopine and cyclopia-red, but no tannin.
Bushman^s — . Catha edulis. A tree widely spread in

eastern Africa, from Egypt to the Cape. Cultivated
in Abyssinia, etc., where the leaves are employed like
China-tea. Contains the stimulating alkaloid katine.
Hottentot's — , Helichrysum serpyllifolium and

H. auriculatum. Both herbs aromatic. (Ca).
Kaffir— (Na). Athrixia pTiylicoides.

Teak. Several indigenous trees, their timber somewhat
resembling the real — , Tectona grandis, (East Ind.). The
African — is Oldfieldia africana (Trop.) ; the Cape — ,
Strychnos Atherstonei (Transkei, etc.) ; the Rhodesian — ,
Gopaifera coleosperma ; and the Transvaal — , Adina
Galpinii as well as Pterocarpus erinaceus.
TEE (v. also Tea).
Berg — , Geranium incanum; Bos — , v. Bush tea; Doorn

— , Gliffortia iUcifolia; Duine — , Helichrysum
imhricatum, similar to the Hottentot's — ,both trail-
ing aromatic herbs; Geel'bloninietje — , Leyssera
gnaphaloides (Coast distr.) ; Glas — , Gliffortia
ferruginea; Honger — , Leyssera gnaphaloides, said
to stimulate the appetite ; Hottentots — , Helichrysum
TEE — THUNGA 81
serpyllifoUum ; Kaffer — (Cape), Helichrysum

nudifolium 'y Lidjes — (Cedar mts.), Thesium
spicatum, black when ready for use; Lidjes — (Cape
distr.), Viscum capense, used dry or green; Rooi 'bos
— , Rooi — , Naald — or Koopmans — ^ is Borhonia
pinifolia; a small shrublet of the Olifants river and
Cedar mts. The twigs and leaves are cut up and
fermented like the Cyclopia. A pleasant beverage,
especially in hot weather, free from tannin and
stimulating ingredients; Schaap 'bos — , Psoralea
hracteata, leaves with resin-dots; Schildpad — ==
Geel blommetjes — ; Skagal — , Borljonia parviflora,
similar to Stekel — -, used green or dry; Spelonken
— = Bushman's tea; Stekel — , Borhonia cordata-,
Tering — = Glas — ; Vaal — . Leyssera tenella
(Roggeveld), at the coast Helichrysum serpyllifoUum;
Veld — , Rafnia perfoliata and R. amplexicaulis ;
Vlei — , Cyclopia tenuifolia v. bush tea.
Speide — == Rooi — .
Terblanz. Faurea MacNaughtonii (Knysna). A beautiful

wood.
Tering 'bos. Thesium spec. ? (Knysna).
" 'tee V. Tee.
Terransi'bos (Terassi). Acacia stolonifera. (Griq. W.).

Thistle (S.A.) v. Disseldoom.
Thistle, Malta — . Centaurea melitensis* Weed.
„ , Milk — . Sonchus oleraceus. Cosmopolitan.
„ , Russian — v. Russian — .
„ , Spear — . Cnicus lanceolatus.
„ , St. Barnaby's — . Centaurea solstitialis* A trouble-

some weed (Bedford, etc.).
„ , St. Mary's — . Silyhum Marianum.^ Acclimatised.
„ , Sow — , V. Sow thistle.
„ , Star — . Centaurea calcitrapa*

Thorn apple = Stinkblaar.
„ pear v. Pear.
„ tree v. Doornboom.
Thunder tree (Na). Trichilia emetica {T. Dregeana). (?)

Thunderbolt flower = Sesame ( ?)
Thunga (tonga). Oncoha spinosa. The Zulus make snuff

boxes of the seed-pods.
82 TIEN- — TOUW
Tien-os-touw. Aspalathus mollis. A shrublet of hills and

waste lands of the South West. The root is very long
and tough, hence much impeding the ploughing of lands,
like the Assegaai wortel.
Ti'er'hout (tiger'hout). Loxostylis alata. (?)
Tirucalli. EuphorMa TirucalU. Arborescent. The latex

yields a kind of rubber, which is rich in resin and conse-
quently low in value.
T'nau = Kanni.
Toad plants. Species of Stapelia.
Toadstool. Any not edible mushroom, e.g., the very virulent

Amanita phalloides.
Tobacco, Wild — . Nicotiana glaiwa* (from America), now a

frequent shrubby weed throughout the country.
Toetoe (Tu tu). Cyanella all)a. Flowers yellow. Corm edible.

In the Karoo of Clanwilliam.
Tol' balie. Kraussia lanceolata, but identity doubtful.

„ 'bos (tolletje). Royena pubescens. Fruit resembling a
miniature top. In the West the same is applied to
Leucadendron plumosum, as the cones have the shape
of a top.
Tol'bossie = Tumble weed.
Tondel 'blaar. Hermas gigantea. The large basal leaves are

covered with a layer of white felt on the underside; when
dried and properly prepared they are used for tinder-
boxes and as a dressing for wounds, like lint (Clan-
william) , etc. Some other plants are sometimes employed
in a similar way, e.g., Arctotis acaulis (Tondeldoek).
„ 'bos = Kapok (wilde).
Tong 'blaar. Several species of Dock (Rumeco), especially

R. conglomeratus. Leaves used for bredies.
Toontje. Mesemhrianthcmum Eookeri. Plant a fleshy body

growing embedded in the ground and eaten by children.
Name means '^ little toes." The Bechuanas call it
" sebululana."
Torch lily. Kniphofia uvaria (= Ked-hot Poker).
Touw (touwtje). Another name for the Grapple plant,

Harpagophytum procumhens. (No.). From the stout
perennial root arise long annual shoots, running in the
grass. Horses eat them when other herbage is scarce.
TOUW — TUEK- 83
and are then often choked by the indigestible lumps, into

which the fibrous tough stems are transformed during
the chewing.
Transsi v. Terransi.
Travellers' joy. Clematis hracliiata, G. Thunhergii.
Tree-fern v. Ferns.
Tree killer. Ficus natalensis. Often starts life as an epiphyte

on another tree, the seed having germinated in a crack
of the bark or the junction of two branches. (Birds eat
the fruits and scatter the seeds). Gradually the roots
envelop the trunk and finally reach the ground, while the
crown overshadows the host and finally overpowers it.
Tril' gras = Bevertje.
Trompetter. Gladiolus tristis var. concolor. v. Aand'blom.
Trots van Franschhoek = Blushing bride.
Truffle (Kalahari). Terfezia Glavereyi, a near relative of

the real truffle. Forms a favourite vegetable.
Truitje-roer-mij-niet. v. Kruidje.
Trumpet flower (Cape — ) == Kaffir honeysuckle.
Tryphia. Holotlirix Lindleyana, etc. Small orchids of the

Eastern Province.
Tsamma (tshamma). Gitrullus vulgaris. The sweet wild

melon, frequent in some parts of the Kalahari.
Tulp (tulip). Several poisonous Irids: Homer ia collina, the

Geel (yellow) — ; E. aurantiaca and H. miniata, the
Rooi (red) — , both frequent in the south western Cape
Prov. ; E. pallida, the Transvaal — . Moraea polystachya,
the Blauw — of the Karoo, etc. The real tulip (Tulipa
Gesneriana) from Asia Minor, belongs to Liliaceae.
Tumble weed. Several S.A. plants become detached from the

root and roll along before the wind, thus spreading their
seeds. The best known are: Leucas martinicensis and
Acrotome inflata. The Russian — is the same plant as
the Russian thistle, q.v.
Tumboa = Welwitschia.
Turkey berry. Plectronia ventosa.
Turk's cap. Gloriosa superha. In England this name belongs

to Lilium Martagon.
Turk'naald (Muskuskruid). Erodium moschatum* Fodder-

plant.
84 TURKS'- — UNDERWOOD
Turks'vijg (fig) v. Prickly pear.
Turpentine tree = Mopane.
TVaa (Toa) v. Grasses.
Twin sisters. Streptocarpus Rexii. Flowers mostly two on

a stalk. (Forests).
Uil 'kost. Various species of Stapelia.
Uiltje. M oraea Pavonia (Fesicock üower) . A charming spring

flower (Wellington, Tulbagh, etc.). The Klein — :
M. tripetala. At Van Rynsdorp applied to Ferraria spec. ?
Uintje. Many species of plants, mostly Iridaceae, possess

edible corms which, when boiled, taste like chestnuts. The
most frequently used kind is Moraea edulis (flowers yel-
low or blue) ; others are: Bok — , M, setacea; Riet — ,
M. tricuspis ; Paarde — , M. tripetala ; Teer — , M. viscaria
and M. hituminosa ; Patrijs — , Gladiolus edulis;
Babiaans — , Bahiana plicata and B. stricta; Klip — ,
B. nana; Raap — or Raaptol, Cyanella capensis; Zwart
— or Zwartbast — or Vogelstruis — , Hexaglottis
longifolia; Slijm — , Alhuca minor and A. major. Cyperus
usitatus and C. esculentus are the — of the grasveld, also
called Hoender — , forming a favourite food of the guinea
fowls. The Water — , Aponogeton distacliyus, has a
starchy root-stock, which is gathered from the soil of
dried-up vleis, etc. (S.W.)
Uintje kweek v. Kweek.
Umbrella thorn. Acacia spirocarpa. (No).

Umgezisa. Cussonia umhelUfera. The wood used for the
manufacture of matches. Na, Tr.
Umjela = Quinine tree.
Umkwenkwe = Kasuur.
Umkobes = Bogwood.
Umzimbeet. Millettia cajfra. (E). Very hard timber. Used

by the Kaffirs for knobkerries and walking sticks.
Umtambotie = Tambootie.
Urera plant. Urera tenax. Said to yield a fibre equal to New

Zealand flax.
Underwood = Onderbos.
VAALBOOM — VEDERTJE 85
Vaarboom. (No). Terminalia sericea. Foliage shining like the

leaves of the silver tree,
„ 'bos (Veld — ). Tarchonanthus camphor atus. Found

throughout the country, predominating in some of the
drier parts, e.g., Kaap plateau. An allied plant, also
shrubby or arborescent, is Brachylaena discolor (Bitter-
blaar), sometimes called the Bos — , as it occurs in
woods.
„ 'brak v. Salt-bush.
„ 'kameel (Vaaldoorn). Acacia haematowylon. A small

tree of the North, with drooping branches aud grey
foliage.
„ 'karoo ( bos). Phymaspermum parvifoUum (North
West). Almost as nutritious as the Pentzia, but more

resistant against drought.
„ tee V. Tee.
Vaderlands wilg v. Wilg.
Valerian, Cape — . Valeriana capensis. Similar in properties

to the medicinal valerian.
Van der Merve's kruiden. Osmites hirsuta. Med.
Van Wyk*s hout. Bolusanthus speciosus. A tree of the

northern Transvaal, Rhodesia, etc. Flowering in early
spring and then a glorious sight, hence sometimes called
WildWistaria.
Vark'blom (Varkensblaren) = White arum.
„ 'slaai. Mesemhrianthemum pugioniforme. Frequent in
the sandy coast districts. Flowers very similar to those
of the Vet'kousie, but leaves and capsules quite
different.
Varkens'bossie. Chenopodium album*

„ 'gras. Polygonum aviculare. A cosmopolitan weed
of roads and gardens.

„ 'kost = Postelein.
„ 'neus. Androcymhium BurchelUi. Corms unearthed by
pigs. (Vark'neusie).
„ 'oren. Cotyledon orhiculata. Hydrocotyle asiatica.
„ 'staart. Cyrtanthus spiralis.
„ 'wortel = (vark'slaai).
Varens (often pron. : varo) = Ferns.
Ve'ertje (Vedertje). Struthiola stricta, etc.
86 VELBARROE - VLEI-
Vel'barroe = Barroe, Veld — .
Veldschoen' blaren. Haemanthus coccineus. The two large,

rounded leaves flat and pressed to the ground (winter).
Veldtee v. Tee.
Venkel (often pron. : vinkel) = Fennel.

„ 'wortel. (Vinkel — ). Garum capense. The finely divided
leaves, although much smaller, resemble those of the
fennel. Roots fleshy, sweet, with a slight aroma of fennel ;
a pleasant vegetable (Cape district).
Verbena, Wild — . Verbena officinalis, widely distributed. In
Natal, etc., Pentanisia variabilis.

Vervain == Verbena.
Veter 'bossie. Crassula lycopodioides (Calvinia). Used med.

against dysentery.
Vet'kousie. Mesembrianthemiim pomeridianum. A succulent

herb of the sandy coast districts, the young plants
employed like spinach.
Vijg or Vijge' bossie. All species of Mesembrianthemum are

thus designated on account of the name Hottentot's
V ij g for M. edule. Two species bear pulpy fruits, all the
others capsules. M. edule is the Hottentot's — or
Paarde — , and M. acinaciforme the Zuur — , Strand —
or Elands — . See also G o u n a and G a u k u m.
Vingerpol. Unarmed species of Euphorbia of the section

Meduseae, e.g., E. Caput Medusae (Lionshead near C.T.)
and E. esculenta, the latter a valuable and drought resist-
ing nutritious stockfood (Jansenville).
Vink'eiers. Albuca major. Name from the shape of the

flowers.
Vinkel v. Venkel.
Violet, Wild — . Viola decumbens and V. scrotiformis , the

only two wild species in S.A. (S.W.). The so-called
" Violet of the Karoo " is Aptosimum indivisum, etc.
Violet pea. Baphia racemosa. (E., Na.).
Viooltje. Used for several different plants. The Wit — is

the common Ornithogalum thyrsoides; the Rooi —
Lachenalia rubida; Geel — v. Nagels; the Groen — is
L. orchioides.
Vlei'aandblom v. Aandblom.
„ 'blommetje. Dipidax ciliata. (S.W.). Also others.
„ 'tee v. Tee.
VLIEGE- — WACHT- 87
Vliege'bos. Roridula dentata. A very remarkable and isolated

type of plant life. Mountains above the Tulbagh water-
fall, the Schurftebergen and the Cedar mountains. Twigs
suspended in farmhouses for catching flies. See Ply-
bush.
„ „ (Vliebos) of the Bokkeveld is My r sine africana (Wild
myrtle). The exhalation is avoided by flies.

„ 'vangertje = Sundew.
Vliegers (little kites). Tritonia scillaris, etc.
Vlier. Nuxia florihunda. Ornamental like the elder.
„ , Wilde — . Chilianthus oleaceus. The large trusses of
flowers resemble those of the elder.

Voet'angel. Euphorbia ferox. One of the cushion-shaped and
formidably armed species ( Jansen ville, etc.)
Vogerent (pron. : Vo Tent) = Mistletoe.

Vogelstruis'doorn. Trihulus terrestria.
„ „ 'gras V. Grasses.
Vomeer'bossie. Geigeria passerinoides. A half -woody,

depressed perennial of the drier districts. Poisonous
(cumulative).
Vrouwe'bossie = Bergtee (?).
" 'haar == Nooishaar.

Vuur 'houtjes. The flower buds of Loranthus oleifoUus, etc.
„ 'pijl = Red-hot poker.

Waai 'boom = Sambriel.
Waaiertje. Witsenia Maura. One of the few shrubby Irids.

(S.W.). Flowers blue with yellow fur.
Waa'boom (Wagen — ). Protea grandiflora. The largest

species, the wood formerly used for wagon building and
the bark for tanning. In the eastern districts applied to
other species of Protea, and in the Tr. even to Faurea
(saUgnaf).
Wacht-een-bietje (wait a bit). Various plants provided with

recurved spines. Originally only species of Asparagus
frequent in the South West, e.g., A. capensis, A. africanusy
A. Thunhergianus, but other plants are now referred to by
the same name in other parts of S.A. e.g., Zizyphus
mucronata (Blinkblaar). Klein — , Z. Zeyheriana, a very
dwarf shrublet (Tr.) Kaffir — , Acacia caffra (E.)
88 WANDERING- — WATER-
Wandering Jew. Generally applied to a well-known and very
hardy plant, Tradescantia virginica* (purple or white),
but occasionally also used for the Indigenous Gyanotis
nodiflora (flowers blue). Spreads by stolons (rooting
shoots) like the violet.

War 'kruid. The Dutch name for dodder, but rarely used here.
Wart cress v. Cress.
Was 'bes = Wax berry.
Water berry, Water 'bes. Fruit of Water tree (Na) :
Syzygium cor datum.

„ 'blom = Water uintje.
„ 'boom = — hout.
„ 'bos (Bokkeveld). -E^rica cwmôra (perhaps also others?)

„ cress. Nasturtium officinale* Introduced, but now
widely spread.
„ finder = Aarbossie.
„ 'glas. BulMne mesemhrianthemoides. A little plant with
a fleshy root and egg-shaped juicy leaves embedded in the
soil (Window-leaves. Vol. IV. pi. 27). (Robertson). The
entire plant eaten as if it were a juicy fruit.

„ 'harpuis v. Harpuis.
„ 'hout. Syzygium cordatum, generally found along streams
(E. and No.) Also Acmena Oerrardi (Forest — ). In other
districts the Cape holly (Ilex mitis) is thus designated

for the same reason.
'kers = — cress.
'koorn. Hydrostachys triaxialis. Kubango river.
lettuce (Na). Pistia stratiotes.
lily. Nymphaea stellata. The "Blue Lotos" of the
ancients.
matome. Adina Galpinii, also called T r. teak.
melon, Wild — v. Tsamma. The kaflSr water melon is
another variety of the same species.
'navel = Pennywort.
nut. Trapa hispinosa. Nearly allied to the European
T. natans. The fruit germinates in the mud of stagnant
pools, etc., but the plant floats on the water. The kernel
eaten by the natives. (Na).
parsnip. Slum Thunhergii. Med.
tree = Waterhout.
uintje V. Uintje.
wood == — hout.
WATER- — WILLOW 89
Waterval' blom. Gladiolus cardinalis. One of the most

gorgeous flowers of the south western mountains, inhabit-
ing the sides of waterfalls and flowering early in
January.
Wâttle, (Rhodesian — or African Black — ). Peltophorum

africanuni. The Box — is Notohuxus natalensis. For
cultivated wattles v. Part III.
Wax berry. Myrica cordifoUa. A shrub frequent among the

sand dunes of the southern coast districts. The foliage
resembles the ordinary myrtle, but the fruit is a hard
drupe, covered with a layer of whitish wax; this is
obtained by treating the berries with boiling water;
exported as ^^ berry wax" (Cape Flats).
Wax creeper, Red — . Microloma tenuifolium, etc. The

White — , cultivated as a pot plant, is Hoy a carnosa.*
Wedding bells = Grassy bells.
Weduwnaar (Weeuwenaar). Bidens pilosa (Black jack). The

fruitlets bear two barbed points.
Weegblaar (Weegbree). The broad-leaved kind is Plantage

major* (plantain), the narrow-leaved one: P. lanceolata*
(rib wort). The seeds of both are used like sago, as they
are rich in starch and slime.
Wees'kinners. Tritonia undulata and T. scillaris (Tulbagh).

Also Nemesia affinis, etc.
Welwitschia. (W. Bainesii.) The most highly developed

gymnospermous plant. In the desert Namib east of Wal-
fishbay and south east of Mossamedes.
Wevertje. Moraea, several species.
White thorn (Witdoorn). Acacia Karroo, but also A. Catechu.
„ wood = Without.
Wijn'bessie = Zuur'bessie.
Wilge'boom v. Willow.
Wilg, Vaderlands' — . Not a willow, but Gomhrctum
Kraussii and C. salicifoUum (No).

Willow, Cape — . Salix capensis; Wilms — , S. Wilmsii (Na).
Also several introd. species, e.g. /Sf. ha^ylonica (Weeping).
The so-called " Biishveld — " or Bush — is Gomhretum
salicifoUum^ v. Rodeblad.
„ , Golden =Port Jackson and Rooikrans.
m WILLOWHERB — WORLDWISE
Willow herb. EpiloMum hirsutum* Frequent in wet places.

Windmaker'bos (Gr. Rt.). Passerina filiformis. Name
perhaps from the great blaze produced by the bush when
lighted in the veld or in ovens.
Wingerd, Wilde — . CUffortia odorata. A trailing shrub of

moist localities on flats and mountains. A tea.
Wistaria, Wild — or Rhodesian — = Van Wyk's hout (a

tree).
Wit 'appeltje. Pachy stigma pygmaeum. Tr. Somewhat re-

sembling the P. Zeyheri (goorappel).
'bos or — bos 'hout. Maerua caffra.
'bossie. Pteronia pallens. Poisonous. Karoo.
'els = Alder, White.
'haak = Haak-en-steek.
'hout. Another name for Ilex mitis.
'olijf. Halleria lucida.
'peer. Apodytes dimldiata (not Pterocelastrus!)
'riet = White variety of Blauwriet.
'statn. Gapparis alhitrunca. Roots used as a substitute
for coffee.
Witchweed. Striga lutea. Flower mostly scarlet like the

, larger S. elegans. A parasitic herb of mealie-fields, also
called Rooiblom or Isona or Matabele flower.
The only, although slow way of eradicating the pest from
lands infested with it has been found to be the persistent
destruction of the plants before they form their seeds.
Witgat'boom == Witstam.
Witteboom = Silver tree.
Wolfs'melk. Euphorbia Helioscopia* E. peplus.* Frequent

garden weeds.
Wolf's thorn. Scolopia Zeyheri, also called Doorn'peer.

Wolve'boontje. (Wolvegift) v. Giftboom (Western).
„ 'kost. Hyohanche sanguinea. Name an allusion to the
red colour.
Wonder' boom. In the Karoo and adjoining central districts:

Ficus cor dat a. The — of Pretoria is a group of trees of
F. salicifolia. In the Tr. also Boscia Rehmanniana.
Wool-spider = Grapple plant.
Worldwise. Samolus Valerandi. A herb of swampy

localities.
WORMBOS — ZIJDE n
Worm 'bos. Dicoma anomala.

„ 'kruid. Tanacetum multiflorum. Supposed to be a
vermifuge.
„ wood (S.A.). Artemisia afra (Als) employed like the
European species (A. Absinthium).
Yellowwood. Three species, similar in timber but different

in size and foliage. The Common — , also called
Outeniqua — or Smooth-barked — , Podocarpus
elongatus, is a tree up to 150 feet in height and a girth
of 30 feet. The True -— , also called Rough-barked — or
Broad-leaved — (Oprecht geelhout) is P. latifoliiis,
which occurs in all mountain kloofs from Cape Town to
Natal. The Falcate — , P. falcatus, also a large tree,
forms nearly pure forests in East Griqualand and Natal,
extending to the Tr.
Zampioen = Champignon.
Zand 'haver v. Grasses.

„ 'kool. Othonna atiriculaefolia. Foliage poisonous to small
stock. (Griq. W.).
kweek v. Kweek.
lelie ( — 'pijpie). Gladiolus recurvua. (Cedar mts.).

olien, local pron. for — 'olijf.
olijf. Dodonaea Thunbergiana (IJzerhout toppies).

pijpie V. Pijpie.
Zandveld' lelie. Gladiolus hirsutus. Lamberts Bay, etc.
Zee'gras v. Sea grass.

„ 'kraal. Salicornia natalensis. A leafless sea-shore plant.
Zeeroog'blom = Sore-eye flower.
Zegge = Sedge.
Zeven 'jaartje = Everlasting.
Zieke'troost. Arctopus ecMnatus. A stemless dioecious

umbellifer. The root contains an aromatic balsam. Med.
Zijde'bast (Zij'bas). Gymnosporia acuminata.

„ 'blom (Zijblom, Zijsie) Geissorhiza hirta. The Wit —
is G. graminifolia.
92 ZINKING — ZWAMMEN
Zinking 'bossie. Pelargonium ramosissimum. Used as a tea

for various complaints (Nieuwveld mts.). In other parts:
Ghenopodium arribrosioides.
Zoet 'doorn. Acacia Karroo. (Karoo thorn). The foliage eaten

by stock. A variety with astringent leaves is called
Zuur 'doorn (Gr. Et.).
,, 'hout' bossie. Rafnia amplexicaulis. The root employed
like the real zoethout (liquorice root from Glycyrrhiza
glahra*), a plant introduced into Cape gardens from Asia
Minor.
„ 'pop. Eyo'banche sanguinea. (Clanwilliam).
Zoutbos == Salt-bush.
„ 'gonna. Struthiola erecta (Knysna).
„ 'ganna = Brakganna.
„ 'slaai == Brakslaai.
Zuig 'distel (zeug) == Sijdissel.
Zuring. A number of plants with acidulous sap, most of them

either species of Rumex (dock) or of Oxalis (sorrel).
Bok — , Steenbok — is R. Acetosella, a pest of grain-
lands, as it suppresses the grass, e.g., the fine couch grass,
which otherwise comes up after the harvest. The Makke
— is R, conglomeratus, also R. cordatus (tongblaar), both
used like spinach for bredies ; the Rooi — is R. sagittatus.
The Gele — is 0. cernua, also called Wilde — or Pijp — .
or Klaver — . The Kaffer — is Pelargonium peltatum.
„ , Schaap — . Hyperstelis verrucosa. An annual herb of
the Karoo.
Zuur'bessie (Wijn'bessie). Dovyalis rhamnoides, a shrub of
the southern coast districts. Fruit made into jam.
D. rotundifolia is sometimes employed in a similar way.
The shrubs are often visited by a little iridescent beetle
(Chrysomela) . Knysna, etc.

„ 'doorn v. Zoetdoorn.
„ kanol (knol). Watsonia rosea, W. iridifoUa, etc. Also
Antholyza praealta, Aristea capitata, etc.

„ 'karree = Karee'bos.
„ 'pol V. Grasses.
„ 'pruim V. Pruim.
» 'vijg = Sour fig.
Zwammen. Various edible mushrooms, e.g., Psalliota

campestris.
ZWART 93
Zwart 'bast. Royena lucida. A good-sized forest tree from

Capetown to Natal. The same name occasionally applied
to Myrsine melanophleos.
„ 'haak = Haakiesdoorn. (No.).
„ 'hout. Gymnosporia peduncularis. Timber hard and

heavy, the hartwood of mature trees nearly black.
„ 'koppie = Kaffertje.
„ 'storm. Cadaha juncea. A leafless fodder-shrub of the
Karoo.
„ 'turk. BulMnella rohusta {Bokkeveld) .
94
List of Common Names not yet identified.
(Spteimena for identification would be welcome.)
Aasvogel'bos.
Acht-dag-gras.
Wild apricot (Clanwilllam).
Been 'kruid.
Berg' appel.
Billemina.
Bitter Kabietje (Karoo).
Blauw 'bessie.
Boesman^s druiven.
,, pijl.
Bok 'riempje.
Borst 'kwaad.
Bottle tree (Tr.).
Broek-en-baadje.
Dopkraal.
Droge 'lever.
Gift 'doorn.
Gift 'houtjes.
Glazewaaier.
Graaff Reinetter (edible).

Hartebeeste'bos.
Hypocrite (Natal).
IJzervark ' wortel.
Jakhals 'niert je.
Jobskralen.
Justifina.
Kalabas dubbeltje.
Kalkoen tje (edible).
Kalkoen 'kost.
Karoo tee'bos.
Kerel 'kost.
Kelkje wijn.
Kina bossie.
Klip'buehu (Port Nolloth).

Knol'rapuis.
Knoppies'gras.
Koe 'riempje.
Koker'bos.
Kombers 'bos ( Graaff-Reinet ) .

Koors'bos.
Koorst' houtjes.
Kop 'zeer.
Korbee'bos.
Koriander ' wortel.
Kraai 'hout.
Krulletje (Prince Albert).
Lammetjes 'kruid.
Laloentje.
Leer 'bos.
Maagplant (Victoria West)
Malmeid 'bossie.
Meeuw 'gras.
Melk 'bessie.
Melk ' blommet je.
Moer 'houtjes.
Muishond 'bossie.
Namaqualand roos.
Oogzeer 'bos.
Oss'hart.
Raas-heath.
Regen 'bogies.
Rooi 'opslag.
Sand 'melk.
Slang' bessie.
Springbok 'bos.
Sterk 'slaai.
Streek 'rietjes.
üintje, Kraai — .
„ , Otta — .
„ , Pluis — .
„ , Tiger — .
„ , Wit -.
Vaal'oogie.
Veld 'raap.
Vingerhoed'pol.
Vis 'hout.
Vlei 'kost.
Vlier 'wortel.
Vogelstruis ' doom.
'oog.
Wol' doom.
Wolve'tee.
Zuring, Bosjesman s' — .
„ , Haas — .
„ , Varken — .
Zwavel 'bos.
PART II.
SYSTEMATIC LISTS.
A.— The Classes and Families of the Flora

of South Africa.
Arranged according to the system adopted in the author's work
"THE FLORA OF SOUTH AFRICA.'^
Fatnilit* not represented in the Dictionary

by indigenous plants are printed in italics.
B.— Botanical and Common Names
96
The Classes and Families
[Sect. I: Treated in Vol. I of ''The Flora of iSf.A."l

THALLOPHYTA.
Algae
Characeae
Fungi
BRYOPHYTA.
Hepaticae
Musci
PTERIDOPHYTA.
Filices
Equisetaceae
Lycopodiaceae
Isoetaceae
GYMNOSPERMAE.
1. Cycadaceae
2. Taxaceae
3. Pinaceae
4. Gnetaceae
DICOTYLEDONES.
Subclass I. Ohoripetalab.
1. Piperaceae
2. Salicaceae
3. Myricaceae
4. ülmaceae
5. Moraceae
6. Urticaceae
7. Proteaceae
8. Santalaceae
9. Grubbiaceae
10. Olacaceae
11. Loranthaceae
12. Balanophoraceae
13. Aristolochiaceae
14. Rafflesiaceae
15. Hydnoraceae
16. Polygonaceae
17. Chenopodiaceae
18. Amarantaceae
19. Nyctaginaceae
20. Phytolaccaceae
21. Aizoaceae
22. Portulacaceae
DICOTYLEDONES
97
23. Caryophyllaceae
24. Nymphaeaceae
25. Ceratophyllaceae
26. Ranunculaceae
27. Menispermaceae
28. Anonaceae
29. Lauraceae
30. Monimiaceae
31. Papaveraceae
32. Capparidaceae
33. Cruciferae
34. Resedaceae
35. Moringaceae
Sect. II.
[Treated in Vol. II of " The Flora of 8. A."]
36. Podostemonaceae
37. Hydrostachyaceae
38. Crassulaceae
39. Saxifragaceae
40. Roridulaceae
41. Pittosporaceae
42. Cunoniaceae
43. Myrothamnaceae
44. Bruniaceae
45. Hamamelidaceae
46. Rosaceae
47. Gonnaraceae
48. Leguminosae
49. Geraniaceae
50. Oxalidaceae
51. Linaceae
52. Erythroxylaceae
53. Zygophyllaceae
54. Simaruhaceae
55. Rutaceae
56. Burseraceae
57. Meliaceae
58. Malpighiaceae
59. Polygalaceae
60. Dichapetalaceae
61. Euphorbiaceae
62. Gallitrichaceae
63. Buxaceae
64. Anacardiaceae
65. Balsaminaceae
66. Aquifoliaceae
67. Celastraceae
68. Hippocrateaceae
69. Icacinaceae
70. Sapindaceae
71. Melianthaceae
72. Rhamnaceae
73. Vitaceae
74. Tiliaceae
75. Malvaceae
76. Bombacaceae
77. Sterculiaceae
78. Ochnaceae
79. Gut ti ferae
80. Elatinaceae
81. Frankeniaceae
82. Tamaricaceae
83. Violaceae
84. Droseraceae
85. Flacourtiaceae
86. Turneraceae
87. Passifloraceae
88. Achariaceae
89. Loasaceae
90. Begoniaceae
91. Cactaceae
92. Geissolomaceae
93. Penaeaceae
94. Thymelaeaceae
95. Oliniaceae
96. Lythraceae
97. Lecithydaceae
98. Rhizophoraceae
99. Combretaceae
100. Myrtaceae
101. Melastomaceae
102. Oenotheraceae
[sub-family: Hydrocaryaceae] .
103. Halorrhaginaceae
104. Araliaceae
105. Cornaceae
106. Umbelliferae
DICOTYLEDONES
Subclass II. Sympetalae.

[Vol. Ill of " The Flora of 8.An
107. Ericaceae
108. Myrsinaceae
109. Primulaceae
110. Plumbaginaceae
111. Sapotaceae
112. Ebenaceae
113. Oleaceae
114. Salvadoraceae
115. Loganiaceae
116. Gentianaceae
117. Apocynaceae
118. Asclepiadaceae
119. Convolvulaceae
120. Hydrophyllaceae
121. Borraginaceae
122. Solan aceae
123. Scrophulariaceae
124. Selaginaceae
125. Verbenaceae
126. Myoporaceae
127. Bignoniaceae
128. Pedaliaceae
129. Gesneraceae
130. Orobanchaceae
131. Lentibulariaceae
132. Acanthaceae
134. Plantaginaceae
135. Rubiaceae
136. Valerianaceae
137. Dipsaceae
138. Cucurbitaceae
139. Campanulaceae
140. Goodeniaceae
141. Compositae
MONOCOTYLEDONES.
[Vol. IV of " The Flora of 8.A."]
1. Typh aceae
2. Najadaceae
3. Potamogetonaceae
4. Aponogetonaceae
5. Scheuchzeriaceae
6. Hydrocharitaceae
7. Gramina
8. Cyperaceae
9. Palmae
10. Araceae
11. Lemnaceae
12. Flagellariaceae
13. Restiaceae
14. Xyridaceae
15. Eriocaulaceae
16. Commelinaceae
17. Pontederiaceae
18. Juncaceae
19. Liliaceae
20. Haemodoraceae
21. Amaryllidaceae
22. Velloziaceae
23. Dioscoraceae
24. Iridaceae
25. Musaceae
26. Zingiberaceae
27. Burmanniaceae
28. Orchidaceae
99
Systematic List
THALLOPHYTA.
Algae.
Ecklo'nia huccinalia (L.) Hornem. Trompet, zeebamboes.
Sea-bamboo.
Spirogy'ra spec. Padde'kombaars, — slijm.
Ulva spec. Sea-lettuce.
Characeae.
Chara stachymorpha Ganterer^ etc. Stonewort.

Fungi.
Aga'ricus deliciosus L. Lactarius mushroom.
Amanita muscaria (L.) Pers. Fly-agaric.

A. pantherina (DC.) Quelet Panther- agaric.
A. phalloides (Fries) Quel. Duivels 'brood, — 'kost, padde-
stoel, slangkost ; Death cup, toadstool.
Bole'tus edulis Bulliard Eetbare zwam; Stone-mushroom.
Qeas'ter hygrometricus Fries, etc. Earth-star.
Lycoper'don pratense Pers. etc. Ouwel tje. Monkey-snuff,
puff-ball.
Morchel'la conica Pers. Morel. Honeycomb mushroom.
Phellori'na Delestrei (Dur. & Mont.) E. Fischer. Ajoosie.

Psallio'ta campestris (L.) Fries Champignon, kampernoeli,
zampioen, zwam. Field mushroom.

Terfe'zia Clavereyi Chat. Truffle (Gordonia, G. Nam.).
Us'nea harhata Fries Old-men 's-beard.
Lichens (generally) Klipblom.
BRYOPHYTA.
Hepaticae (generally) . Liverworts.

Musci (generally). Mosses.
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PTERIDOPHYTA.
F i 1 i c e s. Varens. Ferns.
Adian'tum aetJiiopicttm L. Maidenhair, large.
A. capillus-veneris L. Maidenhair, common.
A. Poiretii Wilkst. Maidenhair, fine
(A. thalictroides) .
Asple'nium Mpinnatum (Forsk.) C. Chr. Carrot fern.
A. gemmiferum Schrad.y A. monanthes L. Mother — .
Cheilan'thes hirta Sw. Parsley — .
Cya' thea Dregei KvNZE Tree — (Eastern).
Doryop'teris concolor (L. & F.) Kuhn Oak-leaf — .
(Pellaea geraniifolia) .
Dryop'teris athamantica (Kunze) O. Kuntze Inkomokomo.
Gleiche'nia polypodioides (L.) Sm. Creeping — .
G. umbraculifera (Kunze) Moore Umbrella — .
Oymnogram' ma argentea (Willd.) Mett. Silver — .

G. aurea Desv. Gold — .
Hemite'lia capensis (L.f.) Klp. Tree — (Forest — ).

EymenophyVlum tunhridgense (L.) Sm. etc. Filmy —
Lygo'dium Kerst enii Kuhn Climbing — .

Mo'hria caffrorum Desv. Scented — ; Brandbossie.
Nephro'lepis exaltata (L.) Schott Sword — .

Notholae'na E (Montana Kze. etc. Resurrection — .
(Nothochlae'na)
Osmunda regalis L. Royal — (Flowering — ).
Platyce'rium hifurcatum (Cav.) C. Christ. Staghorn — .
Polypo'dium phymatodes L. Oak-leaf — (East.)

Polys' tichum adiantiforme (Forst.) J. Sm. Hare's foot — ,
(Aspidium capense) seven-week's — . thirty-day's — .
Pteri dium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Adelaars 'varen. Bracken.

Pteris cretica L. Five-finger — .
Tricho^ manes pyxidiieriim L. etc. Filmy — (5 S.A. spec.)

Vitta'ria isoetifolia Bory Bootlace — .
(V. lineata)
11. Equisetaceae.
Equise'tum ramosissimum Desp. Paardestaart, Horse-tail,
mare's-tail.
12. Lycopodiaceae.
Lycopo' ditt/m gnidioides L, etc. Club-moss.
13. I s o e t a c e a e.
Tsoe'tes natalensis Baker Quillwort.
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GYMNOSPEKMAE.
1. Cycadaceae.
Encephalar' tos AJtensteinii Lehm. Broodboom.
E. cajfer (Thunb.) Mig. KaflSr bread-tree.
E. Lehmanni Lehm.
2. Taxaceae.
Podocar'pus elongatus L'Herit. Geelhout (Outeniqua').
Common yellowwood, smoothed-barked — .
P. falcatus R. Br. Falcate yellowwood.
P. latifolius (Thunb.) R. Br. Geelhout (oprechte). True
yellowwood, broad-leaved — , rough-barked — .
3. P i n a c e a e.
Widdringto'nia cupressoides (L.) Endl. Baviaans'kers,
berg'cypres, berg'sapree, dupres'knop.
W. funiperoides (L.) Endl. Cederboom, Cape Cedar,
Clanwilliam — .
W. Schwarzii (Marl.) Mast. Sapree'hout.
4. Gnetaceae.
Welwitschia Bainesii (Hook. f.) Carr. Tumboa, Welwitschia.
DICOTYLEDONES.
1. Piperaceae.
Piper capense L. Bospeper, wilde — .
2. S a 1 i c a c e a e.
Po'pulus canescens* ^M. Populierboom. Poplar.
Salix capensis Thunb. Wilgeboom. Cape willow.
/S. Wilmsii Sebmen Wilm's willow.
3. Myricaceae.
Myri'ca aethiopica L. Was 'bes. Waxberry.
M. cordifolia L. Glashout, washes. Waxberry.
M. qitercifoUa L. Maagpijn'bossie.
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4. U 1 m a c e a e.
Celtis Krattssiana Bernh. Camdeboo stinkhout ; — stinkwood,

white — .
Trema Iracteolata Blumb Pigeonwood.
5. Moraceae.
F%cy,8 capensis Thunb. Bosvijge, kooman, vijgeboom (wilde).
Fire-sticks, wild fig.

F. cordata Thunb. Melk 'boom, wonder' — .
F. lutea Vahl Rooi touw.
F. natalenais Hochst. Naatouw. Tree-killer.
F. salici folia Vahl Wonderboom (Pretoria).
6. Urticaceae.
Ure' ra tenax N. E. Br. Urera plant.
Ur'tica dioica* L. Brandnetel, branneukel.
U. urens* L Nettle
7. Proteaceac.
Braheium stellatifolium L. Wilde amandel . Hottentot'i
almond, wild — .
Fau'rea Galpinii Phillips Beukehout (Zoutpansberg).
F. MacNaughtonii Phillips Terblanz (Knysna, etc), Beuke-
{F. arhorea Sim) hout.
F. saligna Harv. (Tr. etc.) Beukehout.

F. speciosa Welw. Beukehout.
Leucaden' dron adscendens R. Br. etc. Paarde 'bos, Geel — .

L. argenteum (L.) R. Br. Witteboom. Silver- tree.
L. concinnum R. Br. Kinabossie, langbeen.
L. plumosum R. Br. Tolbos.
L. salignum (L.) R. Br. Geel 'bos, knoppies' — .
L. strictum R. Br. Knoppiesbos.
L. uliginosum R. Br.
Leucosper' mum huxifoUum R. Br. Patrijsbos.
L. conocarpum R. Br. Kreupelhout.
L. nutans R. Br. Baviaansklauw, luisjes.
Mime'tes lyrigera Knight Stompie, rooi'stompie.

Para'nomus crithmifolius (R. Br.) Salisb. Paardebos.
(Nivenia crithmifoUa)
Pro' tea ahyssinica Willd. Suikerbos, Sugar- protea (Tr.)
P. cryophila Bolus Sneeuwblom.
P. cynaroides L. Giant protea, mountain rose.
P. glabra Thunb. Kayang'bos.
P. grandiflora Jj. Waaboom (wagen — ).
DICOTYLEDONES 103
Proteaceae, con.
Protea hirta Klotzsch Suikerbos. White sugar-bush.
P. melUfera L. Suikerbos. Sugar-bush.
P. pulchella Andr. etc.

P. neriifolia R. Br. Blauw suikerbos.
P. rosacea L. Bergroos, schaamblom,
Mountain-rose.
P. Rouppelliae Meisn. Suikerbos. Sugar-bush
(Pretoria).
Serru'ria Burmanni R. Br. etc. Spinnekop'bos.
S, Horida Knight Trots van Franschhoek.
Blushing bride.
8. Santalaceae.
Osy'ris ahyssinica Hochst. Bergbast, bessie — , pruim — ;

{Colpoon compressum) blauw'pruim, jakhals' — , namtarri.
Bark-bush, Cape sumach.

Rhoiacar'pos capensis A.DC. Wilde granaat.
Thes'ium spicatum L. Lidjes'tee (Cedar mts.).
T. spec f Teringbos.
9. G r u b b i a c e a e.
Oruh'hia rosmarinifolia Berg. Schildpad 'bos.

10. O 1 a c a c e a e.
Xime'nia americana L. Zuur'pruim. Sour plum, wild — .

X. caffra Sond.
11. Loranthaceae.
Loran'thus Dregi Eckl. & Zeyh. Dumba.
L, natalitius Meisn. Lighted-candles (Na).

L. oleifoUus Cham & Schl. etc. Vuurhoutjes.
Viscum capense L. f. Lidjes'tee, mistel, vogelent.
Mistletoe.
V. rotundifolium Thunb. etc. Mistel, vogelent. Mistletoe.
14. Rafflesiaceae.
Cy'tinus dioicus (Thunb.) Juss. Aardroos.
15. Hydnoraceae.
Hydno'ra africana Thunb. Baviaanskost, jakhals — ; kannip,
T'naa.
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DIOOTYLEDONES
16. Polygonaceae.
Emex australis Steinh.

Polygonum aviculare L.
P. convolvulus L.
P. serrulatum Lag. etc.
Rumex acetosella* L.
Dubbeltje' doorn (duiveltjes).
Devil's thorn.
Duizend knoop, varkensgras.
Koperdraad. Knotweed.
Black bindweed.
Knotweed.
Bok zuring, Steenbok — . Doek,

sheep-sorrel.
R. conglomeratus* Mure._, R. cordatus Derf. Makke zuring,
tongblaar, Doek.
R. crispus* L. etc. Tongblaar. Doek.
R. Ecklonianus Meisn. Doek (smaller).
R. sagittatus Thunb. Rooi 'zuring.
17. Chenopodiaceae.
A' triplex halimoides* Lindl.
A. nummularia* Lindl.
A.semibaccata* R. Be.
A. Halimus L.
A. patuia* L.
Chenopo' dium album* L.
C. amhrosiodes* L.
C anthelminticum, L.
C. murale L., C. vulvaria L.
E'xomis axyrioides Fenzl.
Salicor'nia natalensis Bunge
Sal' sola aphylla L. f.
S. Calluna Dregb
iSf. Kali* L.
iSf. Zeyheri Schinz

Suaeda fruticosa Forsk.
(Su-ae-da)
Australian salt-bush.
Brakbos, Vaalbrak, zoutbos.

Saltbush.
Melde
Varken ' bossie. G oosef oot.

Zinkingbossie. Stinking
goosefoot, Mexican tea.

Galziekte'bos.
Ganzevoet. Goosefoot.
Hondebos.
Zeekraal.
Brakganna, zoutganna.
Rooiganna.
Saltwort, Russian thistle,
— tumble-weed.
Blomkool ganna.
Inkbush.
18. Amarantaceae.
Achyran'thes aspera L.
Alternanthe'ra Achyrantha* R.
A. sessilis* R. Br.
Amaran'tus jyaniculatus* L.
A. spinosu^* L.
Klits.
Br. Amarantus-weed.
Kalkoen 'slurp.
Mistbredie. Pigweed,
thorny amaranth.
DICOTYLEDONES 105
Amarantaceae, con.
Amarantus Tliunbergii Moq. Mistbredie. Cape pig-
weed (Tr.), red devil.

Gya'thula glohulifera* Moq. Klits.
Qomphre'na glohosa* L. Globe-amaranth.
20. Phytolaccaceae.
Phytolacca americana* L. Karmozijnbos. Kermes bush,
pokeweed.
P, dioica* L. Belombra tree.
21. A i z o a c e a e.
Adenogram' ma galioides Fenzl. Muggegras.

Qale'nia africana L. Kraalbos.
Meaemhrian' themum (in general) Vijgebossies. Fig-marigolds.

M. acinaciforme L. Gouna, elands'vijg, strand — ,
zuur — . Sour fig.

M. acutipetalum N. E. Br. Khadi.
M. anatomicum Haw. Kanna.
M. calcareum Marl. Sheep's tongue.
M, crystalUnum L. Brakslaai, zout — , slaaibos.
Iceplant.
M. edule L. Gaukum, Hottentot vijg, paarde ~
Hottentot^s fig.
M, Hookeri Berger Paardeklauw, toontje.
M. junceum Haw. Asbos, lidjesbos, loog.
M. Mahomi N. E. Br. Khadi.
M. micranthum Haw. Asbos, loog.
M, pomeridianum L. Vetkousie.
M. pugioniforme L. Snot'wortel, varkslaai.
M. spinosum L. Doom vijg.
M, stellatum Mill. Kiriemoer.
M. striatum Haw. Porseleinbos (Van Rhynsdorp).
M, tortuosum L. Kauwgoed.
Pharna'ceum linear e L. Droedas kruiden.

Tetrago'nia frutieosa L. Kinkelbossie.
22. Portulacaceae.
Anacam' pseros filamentosa Sims^ r
A. papyracea E. Mey.^ Haasies'kost, moerplantje.

A. ustulata E. Mey,
Cera' via gariepensis Pearson & Stephens Hotuotsriem.
106
DICOTYLEDONES
Portulacaceae, con.
Portula'ca oleracea* L. Mistbredie, porselein (postelein),
varkenskost. Purslane.
Portulaca'ria af ra Jacq. Spekboom. Elephant's food.
23. Ca r y o p h y I l-acea e.
Agrostem'ma Githago* L. Koomroos. Corncockle.
C eras' tium capense Sond. etc. Hoornblom.
Dianthus scaler Thunb.

Pollichia campestris Soland.
Sile'ne gallica* L.
Sper'gula arvensis* L.
Stella' ria media* Cyrillo
Vacca'ria vulgaris* Host.
Wilde Anjelier. Wild pink.

Kaffer 'druiven.
Gunpowder-weed.
Sporrie. Spurry.
Muur (mier), sterremunr.
Chickweed.
Cow-herb.
24. Nymphaeaceae.
Nymphae'a stellata Willd. Blauw plomb. Water-lily.
25. Ceratophyilaceae.
Geratophyl'lum demersum L. Hoornblad. Horn wort.
26. Ranunculaceae.
Anemo'ne ca ff ra Harv.^ Anemoon. Anemone.
A. capensis Lam.^
A. Fanninii Harv.
Olema'tis hrachiata Thunb.,
C. Thunhergii Steud.
Knowlto'nia hirsuta DC,
K. rigida Salisb.
K, vesicatoria Sims
Ranun' cuius muricatus* L.
R. pinnatus Poir.
R. puhescens Thunb.
Klimop. Traveller's joy.

Katje' drieblaar.
Brandblaren.
Pepergras.
Boterblom. Buttercup.
Kankerblaren.
27. Menispermaceae.
Antizoma capensis Thunb. David jes.

(Gissampelos)
28. A n o n a c e a e.
Ano'na senegalensis Pees. Wild custard apple.
var. rhodesiaca Engl. & Dibls

Popo'wia caffra Hook. f. & Thoms. Dwaba.
DICOTYLEDONES 107
29. L a u r a c e a e.
Cassy'tJia ciliolata Nees Nooishaar, vrouwen — .
Cryptoca'rya vacciniifolia Stapf Camphor-tree.
(Kew Buil, 1915,298)

Oco'tea hullata E. Mey. Stinkhout. Black stinkwood,
Cape laurel.
30. Monimiaceae.
Xy'maloa monospora XHaev.) Baill. Bog-a-bog, borie'hout,
lemoen' — . Lemon wood, wild
lemon.
31. Papaveraceae.
Argemo'ne mexicana* L. Steek bossie. Bathurst burweed,
mexlcan poppy.
Cysticap'nos africana Gaertn. Klappert jes.
Fumaria officinalis* L. Duivekervel (Holl.), wilde — .
Fumitory.
Papaver aculeatum Thunb. Wilde papaver. Wild poppy.
32, Capparidaceae.
Bos'cia foetida Schinz Stinkbush.

B, Behmanniana Pestalozzi Won der boom (Tr. Bushveld).
Cada'ha juncea (L.) Benth. & Hook. f. Zwartstorm.
O ap' paris alhitrunca Burch. Witgatboom, witstam.
Shepherd's tree.
O. citrifolia Lam. Cape capers.
(7. oleoides Burch. Witstam.
Mae'rua caffra (Burch.) Pax Wit'boshout, wit'hout.
33. C r u c i f e r a e.
Brachycarpae' a varians DC. Bergviool, blauw'riet, wit'riet.

Bras' sica nigra* (L.) Koch Black mustard.
B. Sinapistrum* Boiss. Charlock, wild mustard.
Capsel'la hursa-pastoris* (L.) Moench Herderstasje.
Shepherd's purse.
Coronopus didymus* (L.) Smith Wart-cress.
Helio'phila pilosa Lam. etc. Blauwbekkie.
Lepi'dium capense Thunb. Sterk'gras, — 'kost. Cape cress,
pepper — .
Nastur'tium officinale* R. Br. Bronslaai (bronkost — ),
waterkers. Water cress.

Ra'pTianus Raphanistrum* L. Knopherik, ramenas. Charlock
(jointed).
Siiym'hrium officinale* (L.) Scopoli Hedge-mustard.
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37. Hydrostachyaceae.
Hydrosta' chys triaxialis Engl. & Gilg Waterkoorn.
Z%, Crassulaceae.
Cotyledon caryophyllacea Burm. Nentabossie.

C. Cooperi Baker Eendje.
{G. fascicularis) == O. paniculata.
C. orhiculata L. Honde'oor, kouterie, varkeus-
ooren. Pig^s ear.

O. paniculata L. p. Boterboom.
C. ramosissima Haw. Kouterie.
C. reticulata Thunb. Ou 'koe.
C. rhomhifoUa Haw. Eendje.

C. ventricosa Burm. Nenta.
C. Wallichii Harv. Bandjebos, kandelaar, nenta — .
Cras'sula spec, f Malmeid bossies.
C. columnaris L. p. Koesnaartje.
O. glomerata L. Brakvijge.
C. lycopodoides L. Ketting, schildpadkost,
slang 'bossie, veter' — .

O. perforata L. Concertina, sosatie.
C. portulacea Lam. Beestebul, plakkies.
C. Septas Thunb. Cape snowdrop.
Ro'chea coccinea (L.) D.C. Keizers 'kroon. Red Crassula.

R, jasminea D.C. Ruik'sissie.
Sempervi'vum arhoreum* L. Keizers 'kroon.
39. Saxifragaceae.
Monti'nia caryophyllacea Thunb. Bergklapper, peperbos.
Pepper 'bush.
40. Roridulaceae.
Rori'dula dentata L. Vliegebos. Fly-bush.
R. Gorgonias Planch.
41. P i t to s p o r a c e a e.
Pittoapo' rum viridiflorum Sims Kasuur, umkwenkwe.
42. C u n o n i a c e a e.
Cuno'nia capensis L. Rooi els. Red aider.
Platy'lophus trifoliatu^ Don. Wit els. White aider.
DICOTYLEDONES
109
44. B r u n i a c e a e.
Berze'lia lanuginosa Brongn. Kolkol.

Bru'nia macrocephala Willd. Vaal stompie.
B. nodiflora L. Stompie.
Staa'via radiata (L.) Dahl Altijdbos.
Tricho cladus crinitus Pers

T. elUpticus E. & Z.
T. grandiflorus Oliv.
45. Hamamelidaceae.
Onderbos. Underwood.
46. R o s a c e a e.
Agrimo'nia Eupatoria L.
var. capensis Harv.

Cliff or' tia arhorea Marl.
C. ferruginea L.
C. ilicifolia L.
C. odorata L. f.
G. polygonifolia L.
C. ruscifoUa L.
C. strohilifera L.
Leucosi'dea sericea E. & Z.
Parina'rium capense Harv.
P. mohola Oliv.
Py'geum africanum Hook f.
-Ko5a laevigata* Michaux

Ruhus fruticosus* L.
jB. pinnatus Willd.
R. roaifoUus* Sm.
Agrimonie, akkermonie.
Agrimony.
Sterboom.
Glastee, pijpsteel, tering'tee.

Doorntee.
Wilde wingerd.
Paddebos.
Doornbos, steekbos.
Kammiebos, pijpsteel.
Dwadwa, oudebos ( — hout).
Grijsappel. Sand-apple.
Grijsappelboom. Hissing-tree,
Mobola-plum.
Bitter almond, nieuwehout.
Red stinkwood.
White dog-rose (Cape).
Braamen. Blackberry.
Braambos. Bramble.
Wild raspberry (New Zeaï. — ).
48. L e g u m i n o s a e.
M i m o s e a e.
Acacia alhida Delile

A, Benthami Rochbr.
A. Burkei Benth.
A. caffra Willd.
A. Catechu Willd.
A. Cyclops* A. CuNN.
A. detinens Burch.
Ana-tree.
Ruikpeul (Tr.).
Aapiesdoom.
Cat- thorn, Kaffir wacht-een-bietje.
White thorn (Tr.).
Rooikrans. Golden willow.
Haakdoorn, haakies — , zwart'
haak. Hook-thorn.
110
DICOTYLEDONES
Leguminosae, con.
A. Gerrardi Bbnth.
A. Giraffae Buech.
A. haematoxylon Willd.
A. hereroensis Engl.
A. Karroo Haynb
{A. horrida Willd.) Zoet
A. melanoxylon* R. Be.
A. pallens Rolfe
A, saligna* Wbndl.
A. spirocarpa Hoc hst.
A. spirocarpoides Engl.
A. stolonifera Buech.
A. Welwitschii Oliv.
A. xanthophloea Bbnth.
Dichrosta' chys nutans Bbnth
Entada scandens Bbnth.
Rooibast, rooidoorn.
Kameeldoorn. Camel-thom.
Vaaldoorn, —'kameel.
Haak-en -steek, with aak.
Doornboom, karoodoorn, wit — ,
zuur — . Karoo-thorn, white — ,

gum-arabic-tree, mimosa, thorntree.
Stinkboontje. Blackwood
(Austral.)
Knoppiesdoorn. Knobthorn.
Golden willow, Port Jackson — .
Bastard kameel'doorn.
Umbrella-thorn.
Haak-en-steek, wit'haak.
Terransibos (terassi — , transsi — ).
Aapiesdoom.
Fever-tree.
Sikkelbos.
Sea-bean, sword-bean.
II. C a e s a 1 p i n i e a e.
Afze'lia quanzensis Welw.
Mahogany-bean, red mahogany,

Rhodesian — .
Flat-crown.
Goat's foot.
Pride of " De Kaap ".
Maraama.
Wilde sering.
RoxB. Knikkertjes (East).

Wild senna.
Alhiz'zia fastigiata E. Mby.

Bauhi'nia Burkeana Bbnth.
B. Oalpinii N. E. Be.
B, Kirkii Oliv.
Bur'kea africana Hook.
Caesalpi'nia Bonducella (L.)
Cassia ohovata Collad.
Copai'fera coleosperma Bbnth. Rhodesian teak.
C. Mopane Kiek Mopane, Rhodesian iron wood,
turpentine-tree.
Elephantorrhi'za Burchellii Bbnth. Elandsboontje, looiers-
bossie.
Pelto'phorum a f ricanum Bond. Kuilbos f kajatehout (Tr.).
African blackwood, — black
wattle. (Rhodesian — , Tr. — )
Scho'tia J)rachypetala Sond. Roerboon. Hottentot's bean-
, tree.
Bos-boerboon.
Boerboon. Hottentot's beantree.
Transvaal boerboon.
8. latifolia Jacq.
8. speciosa Jacq.
8, transvaalensis Rolfb
DICOTYLEDONES
111
III. Papi lionatae.

Abrus precatorius* L.
Amphitha'lea ericifolia
AipaVathus aemula E.
A. mollis L.
Mey.
A, gpinosa L.
A. tenuifolia DO.
Ba'phia racemosa Hochst.
Love-bean, lucky — ^ minnie-minniea.

(DC.) E. & Z. Paarsblom.
Geel kapel.
Assegai wortel, sjambokkie,
tien-os-touw.
Dansdoorn. Dancing- thorn.
Zwart 'tee. Black tea (Clanw.).
Violet-pea.
Bolusan' thus speciosus B.ARMS hood' houty Van Wyk's — .

Elephant's wood, wild (Rhodesian) Wistaria.
Borhon ia cor dat a L.

B. parviflora Lamk.
B. pinifolia Marl.
Caja'nus indicus* Spreng.

Grotala'ria Burkeana Benth
G. capensis Jacq.
Gyclo'pia genistoides Vent.
G. latifolia DC,
0. longi folia Yog.,
€. Vogelii Harv.
G, tenuifolia Lehm.
Dalher'gia armata E. Met.
D. ohovata E. Mey.
Do'lichos gihtosus Thunb.
D. Lahlah* L.
Stekeltee.
Skagaltee.
Koopman's tee, naald' — ,

rooibos — , speld' — . Red tea.
D'hal.
Klappers, stijfziektebos. Rattle
bush.
Crotalaria (gardens), Cape Laburnum.
Bostee (bossies — ). honing — .
Boer-tea, bush — ^ honey — .
Vlei 'tee. Bush-tea.

Bavlaans'touw. Monkey rope.
Wilde ertje.
Soudanese bean.
Erythri'na acanthocarpa E. Mey. Tambookie-thom.
Hyacinth
E. caffra Thunb
E. tomentosa R. Br.
Indigo' f era Zeyheri Spr.
I. spec ?
Lesser' tia annularis Burch.
L. pulchra Sims
lApa'ria comantha E. & Z.
L. sphaerica L.
Lis' tia heterophylla E. Mey.
Medica'go denticulata Willd.
M, laciniata All.,
M, nigra Willd.
Melilo'tus parviflora* Desp.
Melolo'hium calycinum Benth. Giftzeer 'bos.
Millet' tia caffra Meisn. Umzimbeet.
Mucu'na coriacea Baker Brand 'boontje.
Coral-tree.
Kafferboom.
Cork-tree
Leeuwhout.
Koudebos.
Krimpziektebos.
Hartslaggies.
Klip 'blom.
Geelkop. Nodding Liparia.

Yellow clover, hop — (Cape).
Klavergras, klisklaver.
Bur-clover, little burweed,
screw-bur.
Stink 'klaver. Melilot.
112
DICOTYLEDONES
Leguminosae, con.
Podaly'ria calyptrata Willd

P. speciosa E. & Z. etc.
Psora' lea aphylla L.
P. tracteata L.
P. decumbens Ait.
P. pinnata L.
Pterocar'pus erinaceus Lam.
Ertje bos, keurtje, klapperbos.

Blauwkeur, fonteinbos.
Schaapbos'tee.
Acht-dag-genees'bos q.v.
Blauwkeur.
Kajatehout (Tr.). Bloodwood,

sealing-wax tree, teak (Tr.).
Rafnia amplewicaulis DC. Ertje'bossie, zoethout — , veld tee.
R. perfoliata (Thunb.) E. MEY.Ertje'bossie, veldtee.
Sutherlan' dia frutescens R. Bu.Eendjes, gansies, gansies'keur,
hoender'bel, Jantje Barend, kalkoen 'belletje,
kanker 'bos, kipkippers, kippie'bos. Cancer-bush.
Tephro'sia macropoda E. Mey. iLozane.

Trifo'lium africanum Ser. Cape clover.
T. agrarium* L. Akker klaver. Hop clover. (Engl.)
T, Burchellianum Ser. Cape clover.
Vi'cia hirsuta* Gray Wilde ertje.
VirgïUa capensis Lam Keurboom.
49. Q e r a n i a c e a e.
Ero'dium moschatum* (L.) L^Herit.
Bergtee,
Geranium incanum Burm. p

Monso'nia hiflora DG.,
M. ovata Gav.
if. speciosa L.
M. unihellata Harv.
Pelargo' nium antidysentericum^'ï^ amie.
(E. & Z.) Harv.

P. hetulinum (L.) Ait.
P. cucullatum (L.) Ait.
P. gihhosum (L.) Willd.
P. grossularioides (L.) Ait.
(incl. P. anceps)
P. peltatum (L.) Ait.
Muskus 'kruid. Turk'

naald. Heron^s bill,
vrouwe 'bossie.
Keita, naaldbossie.
Slangblom.
Wilde rabass.
Dysentery
herb.
Kamferblaar, maag' pijn 'bossie.

Wilde malfa.
Gouty geranium.
Eode rabass.
Kaffer
P. quercijolium Ait.
P. ramosissimum (Gav.)
P. rapaceum Jacq.
P. reniforme Ait.
P. sidoides DG.
P. triste (L.) Ait.
zuring. lyy-leaved
geranium, KaflSr sorrel.
Oak-leaved geranium.
Willd. Zinking' bossie.
Norra, norretje, — patat.

Rode rabass (eastern).
Kalverbossie.
KaneelboL
DICOTYLEDONES 118
Geraniaceae, con.
PeMrgonium zonale Willd. Horseshoe-geranium.
var. stenopetalum
P. crithmifolium Sm. Jakob-recht-op (Karoo).
Sarcocau'lon Burmanni Sweet Kaarsbos(kers — ). Candlebush.

<Sf. Pater soni DO. Kaarsbossie (small).
S. rigidum Schinz Bushman's-candle, candlebush.
50. O X a 1 i d a c e a e.
O'xalis cernua Thunb. etc. Gele zuring, klaver — , pijp — ,
wilde — . Sorrel.
51. L i n a c e a e.
Linum africanum L. Wild flax.
53. Zygophyllaceae.
Au'gea capensis Thunb. Baviaans'kost.
Tri'hulus terrestris L. Dubbeltje'doom, duiveltjes,
morgenster, vogelstruis' doorn. DeviPs thorn.
ZygophyVlum flexuosum E. & Z. Spekbossie.

Z. Morgsana L. Leeuwbos, schildpadbos.
Z. spec ? Jakhals 'pisbos.
Z. spec ? Bokkost.
55. R u t a c e a e.
Adenan'dra fragrans Roem. & Schult. Klip'sissie.

A, umhellata Willd. Shepherds-delight.
A. uniflora (L.) Willd., Betsie, kommetje-tee' water.
A. cuspidata E. Mey. China-flower.
Agathosma ciliata (L.) Link. etc. Steenbok-buchu.

Baros' ma hetulina (Thunb.) Bartl. & Wendl. Buchu.
B. crenata (L.) Kunze Long-leaf buchu.
B, serratifolia Willd. Berg'buchu, fontein' — , olifants — .

Calodendron capense Thunb. Wilde kastanie. Cape chestnut,
wild — .
Clause'na inaequalis (Presl.) Oliv. Paarde'pis.
Coleone'ma album (Thunb.) B. & W. Cape may.
Dios'ma vulgaris Schl. Kamfer'bos, wild buchu.
Faga'ra capensis Thunb. Bobo, kardemon, knoppiesdoorn,
(Xanthoxylum) paarde praam, praamdoorn. Wild
cardamom, knobwood.
Toddalia lanceolata Lam., Wit ijzerhout. White ironwood.
T, natalensis Sond.
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DICOTYLEDONES
56. Burseraceae.
Commiphora caryaefolia Oliv. Corkwood.

C. Harveyi Engl. Corkwood.
(Protium africanum Sond.)
57. Mei
Ekeher'gia capensis Sparrm.
E. Meyeri Presl.
Me'lia azedarach* L.
Nyma'nia capensis (Thunb.)
(Aitonia)
Ptaero' xylon utile E. & Z.
Trichi'lia Dregeana E. Mby.
E. emetica Vahl
Cape mahogany,
i a c e a e.
Esse'hout (Cape). Cape ash^

dog-plum.
Essehout (Tr.). Dog-plum.
Bessi'boom, sering. Bead-tree,
Indian lilac.
LiNDB. Kipkippies, klapper'bos,
stuipe' — . Chinese lanterns.
Nieshout. Sneezewood.
Thun der-tree (Na.).
Maba, mawa. Rooi essehout.
Natal — , Christmas bells (Na).
59. P o I y g a I a c e a e.
Mundtia spinosa (L.) DC.

Mural' tia Beiliana Harv.
M, ruheacea E. & Z.
Poly'gala myrtifolia L.
P. aerpentaria E. & Z.
P, virgata Thunb.
Bokbessie, duine — , schildpad — .

Pijn-in-sijde bos.
Kroes 'bossie.
Langelier, langeleden,
September-bossie.
Kaffer slang'wortel.
Blauwkappie.
60. Dichapetalaceae.
Dichape' talum cymosum (Hoük.) Engl. Giftblaar, makouw

D. venenatum Engl. & Gilg Blaargift, makauw (Ovambo-
land).
61. Euphorbiaceae.
Cro'ton gratissimus Burch.
Cycloste'mon argutus Muell.
Euphorbia hrachiata Boiss.
E. Caput Medusae L.
E. cervicornis Boiss.
E. coerulescens Haw.
E. Cooperi N, E. Br.
E. decussata E. Mey.
E, enopla Boiss.
E. erythrina Link
Boog.
Bastard iron wood (white).
Blauw 'melkbos, zoet .
Vingerpol, hondebos.
Olifants melkbos.
Zoet noorsdoorn.
Tree-euphorbia (Na., Tr.).
Kirrimoer (Griq. W.), sikkirie.
Noorsdoorn, boknoors.
Pisgoed (Cape).
DICOTYLEDONES
115
Euphorbiac, con.
E. eaculenta Marl.
E. ferox Mael.
E. genistoides Berg.
E. grandidens Haw.
E. helioscopia* L.
E. Hystrix J acq.
E. ingens E. Mey.
E. Ledienii Berger
E. mauritanica L.
E. meloformis Ait.
E. Peplus* L.
E. polygona Haw.
E. pugniformis Boiss.
E. pulvinata Marl.
Vingerpol (edible).
Voetangel.
Pisgoed.
Naaboom. Giant euphorbia.

Melkgras, wolfsmelk. Milkvv eed,
spurge.
Noorsdoorn. Hedgehog.
Candelabra-euphorbia.
Zuur noorsdoorn.
Geel melkbos.
Ezelskost, pol.
Wolfsmelk. Spurge.
B avians 'noors.
Slanggift.
Voetangel. Pincushion.
E. sanguinea* Hochst. & Steud. Spurge (Pretoria).
E, Bchoenlandii Pax.
E. serpiformis Boiss.
E. stellaespina Haw.
E. tetragona Haw.
Noordpol (Van Rhynsdorp).

Steenbok'melkbos.
Noorsdoorn.
Naaboom. Map-tree, tree-

euphorbia.
Tirucalli.
Tree-euphorbia.
Noorsdoorn.
Sandelwood. Tambootie.
Ebony (Pondoland).
Toxicodendron.
Koolhout. Coalwood.
Bingelkruid. Mercury.
E. Tirucalli L.
E. triangularis Desf.
E. virosa Willd.
Excoeca'ria africana Muell.
Hey woo' dia lucens Sim
Hyaenan'che glohosa =
Lachnosty'Us capensis Turcz.
Mer curia' lis annua* L.
Phyllan' thus amapondensis Sim Red pear (Egossa).

Ricinoden' dron Rautanenii Schinz Manketti nut.
Ri'cinus communis* L. Kasterolie'boom. Castor-oil plant.
Toxicodendron capense Thunb. Bosjesman's gift, giftboom,
wolvegift, wolveboontje.
63. B u X a c e a e.
Buxus Mac Owani Oliv. Buig-mij-niet. Cape box.
Notol)u'xu8 natalensis Oliv. Box-wattle.
116
DICOTYLEDONES
64. Anacardiaceae.
HarpephyVlum caffrum Beenh. Gwenya. KaflSr plum

H. paniculosum (Sond.) O. Ktze. Respies.
Eee'ria ar gent ea (E. Mey.) O. K. Kliphout.
(Anaphrenium)
Laurophyllus capensis Thunb.
Loxosty'lis alata Spreng.
Rhus crenata Thunb.^ etc.

R, dentata Thunb.
R. Dregeana Sond.
R. erosa Thunb.
B. laevigata L.
R, lancea L. f.
R» lucida L.
R. mucronata Thunb.
R. ohovata Sond.
R. tomentosa L.
R. tridactyla Buech.
R. undulata Jacq.
R. viminalis Vahl
Scleroca'rya caffra Sond.
Fila'bossie.
Ti'erhout (tiger — ).
Kraai 'bessie, zoet taaibos.
Nana'bessie.
Bessingbos, zoet taai — .
Kiriehout. Red currant.

Karee'boom.
Kraaibessie, taaibos.
Kraaibessie, krentebos, kuni,
rank-taaibos. Wild currant.
Taaibos. Rub-rub berries.
Krentebos. Wild currant.
Kareebos, zuurkaree.
Garra.
Rozijnbos (L. Nam.).

Morula (meroola).
65. Balsaminaceae.
Impatiens capensis Thunb. Wild balsam.
66.
Ilex mitis (L.) Radlk.

(/. capensis)
Aquifoliaceae.
Water 'hout, wit'
-. Cape holly.
67. Celastraceae.
OatJia edulis Forsk. Spelonken 'tee. Bushmans-tea.
(Methysophyllum glaucum)
Elaeoden' dron croceum (Thunb.) DG. Saffraanhout. Safifron-
wood.
Gymnospo' ria acuminata (L) Syzsyz. Zijdebast (zijbas).
Silkbark.
(r. huxifolia (L.) Syzszyl. Lemoendoorn, pendoorn.
G. deflexa Speague Transvaal saffraan.
G. peduncularis (Sond.) Zwarthout. Blackwood.
G. rhombifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Pendoorn.

G. undata (Thunb.) Szysz. Koko.
DICOTYLEDONES 117
Celastrac, con.
Harto'gia capensis L. f. Lepel 'hout., smalblad.
(Elaeodendron Kraussianum) Ladle-wood, spoon — .
Mauroce'nia Frangula Mill. Aasvogel'bessie. Hottentots'
(Gassine mawocenia) cherry.
Mystro' xylon sphaerophyllum E. & Z. Kubu'bessie (kooboo).
(Elaeodendron) Cape cherr3^
Pleurosty'Ua capensis (Turcz. ) Loesener Bastard saffraan.
Coffee hard-pear.
Pteroeela strus variabilis Sond. Kersehout, kaarshout. Cherry-
wood.
69. Icacinaceae.
A-podytes dimidiata E. Mey. Witpeer. White-pear.
70. S a p i n d a c e a e.
Dodonae'a Thunbergiana E. & Z. Bos-ijzerhout, zandolijf
( — oliën).
Hippohro'mus parviflorus (L.) Rdlk.
(E. alatus) Basterd paardepis. Horsewood.
Pap' pea capensis E. & Z. Bergpruim, kaambessie,
oliepitten.
8melophy'llum capense (Sond.) Rdlk. Buig-mij-niet.
71. Melianthaceae.
Bersa'ma Tysoniana Oliv. Bitterbark. Bastard-sneeze wood
Ore' y ia Sutherlandi Hook & Harv. Baakhout.
Wild bottlebush (Na).

Melian'thus comosus Vahl, Kruidje-roer-mij-niet
M. major L. (Truitje — ).
72. R h a m n a c e a e.
Nol' tea africana (L.) Reich. Soapbush.
Phy'lica capitata Thunb. Featherhead.
P. oleoides DC. Hardebos.
P. stipularis L. Hond 'gezicht.

Rhamnus prinoides L'Hbrit. Blinkblaar.
R. Zeyheri Sond. Red ivorywood.
Scu'tia CommersonU Brongn. Drachies, droog-mijn-keel,
katdoorn, katnagel.
Zizyphus mucronata Willd. Blinkblaar, buffelsdoom,
wachteen-biet je.
K. Zeyheriana Sond. Klein wachteen-biet je (Tr.).
118 DICOTYLEDONES
73. V i t a c e a e.
Cissus cirrhosa Thunb. Droog-mijn-keel.
G. Crameriana Schinz Boterboom (Damaraland),
kobas.
Rhoicis'sus capensis (Burm.) Planch. Baviaanstonw,
bimbrikost, bosdruif. Wild grape, monkey-rope.
74. T i 1 i a c e a e.
Gre'wia cana Sond. Brandewijn 'bos, kafferbessie,

G. flava DO. rozijntjes 'bos.
G. occidentalis L. Kruisbessie. Four-corners.
Sparrman'ia africana L. f. Stokroos (wild).
75. Malvaceae.
Hihis'cus Ludwigii E. & Z. Roostouw.
E. SaMariffa* L. Natal-sorrel. •
H. Trionum DG. Black-eyed Susan.
H. urens L. f. Wilde kal abas, pampoenbos.
Malva parvi flora* L. Kaasjes, keesjesblaar, kiesie' — .
Malvastrum hryonifolium Garcke. Berg'roos.
8ida capensis E. & Z. Spider-leg.
(S. longipes)
S. rhomhifolia L. Pretoria bossie, taaiman.
76. Bombacaceae.
Adanso'nia digitata L. Baobab, krimmetat'boom.
Cream-of-tartar tree, lemonade — .
77. Sterculiaceae.
Dom'heya rotundifoUa (Harv.) Planch. Dikbast, dralpeer.
Herman'nia althaeifoUa L. etc. Pokkiesblom.
E. hyssopifolia L. Acht-dag-genees'bos,
pokkiesblom
E. paucifoUa Turcz. Goevernements 'bossie.
E. stricta (E. Mey) Harv. etc. Rooi-opslag.
78. O c h n a c e a e.
Ochna arhorea Burch. Rodehout. Cape plane,
— redwood.
O. Rehmanni Szyszyl. Rehmann's plane.
DICOTYLEDONES 119
82. Tamaricaceae.
Tam'arix articulata Vahl Abiquas geelhout, davib, dawée.
Tamarisk.
T. usneoides E. Mby. Tamarisk.
83, V i o I a c e a e.
Vio'la decumhens L. f., Wild violet.
y. scrotiformis DÓ.
84. Droseraceae.
Dro'aera cistiflora L. etc. Dauwblom, glij — , slak — ,
snot — , vliege'vangertje. Sundew.
85. Flacourtiaceae.
Dovya'lis caffra Harv. Kei-apple, Dingaan's — .
D. rhamnoides Burch. Wijnbessie, zuur' — . Cape
cranberry, crown — , wine — .

D. rotundifolia (Thunb.) Hakv. Zuur'bessie.
D. tristis (Sond.) Wild apricot (Kaffraria).
(Aberia)
Kiggela'ria africana L. Spekhout, wilde perske.
Pork wood, wild peach.
On' cola Kraussiana VijA^^cu. African dogrose (Na.).
0. spinosa Forsk. Tonga or thunga.
Scolo'pia Mundtii W. Arn. Klipdoorn, roode'peer. Bed
pear. ( Bergsaff raan ? )
iSf. Zeyheri (Arn.) Szyszyl. Doorn'peer, hoender 'spoor.
incl. S. Ecklonii W. Arn. Thorn-pear, wolf s-thorn.
Trime'ria alnifolia Planch. Grootblaar-ijzerhout, wilde
moerbei. Wild mulberry.
87. Passifloraceae.
Paasiflo'ra coerulea* L. Horloge'blom, passie' — .
Passion-flower.
90. B e g o n i a c e a e.
Bego'nia natalensis Hook. Wild begonia.
91. C a c t a c e a e.
Opun'tia decumana* Haw. Kaalblad, Turk^svijg.
Prickly pear.
0. decumana var. spinosa* Doornblad.
0. pusilla* Haw. Kaktus. Jointed-cactus.
120 DICOTYLEDONES
94. Thymelaeaceae.
Arthrosolen polycephalus C. A. Mey. Januarie'bossie.

Chymococ' ca empetroides Meisn. Dronkbessie.
Christmas-berry.
Dais cotinifoUa L. Kannabast.
Gni'dia oppositifoUa L. Kannabast.
Lachnae'a filamentosa Meisn. Bergaster (Cedar mts.).

L. purpurea Andr. Berg 'anjelier.
Passeri' na filiformis L. Bakbos, bruin 'ganna, ganna-
bast, fijne taaibos, kaalgaar (kabelgaren),
windmaker'bos.
Peddiea africana Harv. Ster kb ast.
Struthi'ola erecta L. Kat'staartje, zout'gonna.

S, longiflora Lam. Stroopbos.
S. stricta Donn. etc. Juj9fertje-roer-bij -de-nacht, kattestaart,

wit rummanachie, ve'ertje (vedertje). Cat's tail.
95. O 1 i n i a c e a e.
OU'nia cymosa Thunb. Hardepeer (Cape), rooibessie.
96. L y t h r a c e a e,
Heteropy' xis natalensis Harv. Wild lavender (Na.).
98. Rhizophoraceae.
Bruguie'ra gymnorrhiza Lam. Red mangrove.

Rhizo'phora mucronata Lam. Red mangrove.
99. Combretaceae.
Comhre'tum hracteosum Brandis. Hiccup-nut (hiccough — ).
(Poivrea)
C. erythrophyllum Sond. Rodeblad (rooiblaar). Bush-
willow.
O. Kraussii Hochst. Vaterland's-wilg.
C. porphyrolepis Engl. & D. Loodhout. Leadwood.

C primigenum Marl. Omumborumbonga.
C. salicifoliitm E. Mey. Rodeblad, vaterland's-wilg.
Bush- willow, (Bush veld — ).

Termina'lia sericea Burch. Vaalboom (No.).
DICOTYLEDONES 121
100. Myrtaceae.
Acme' na Gerrardi Harv. Forest-waterwood.
Eugenia Zeyheri Harv. Wilde jamboes. Wild myrtle,
black- tea bush.
Syzy'gium cor datum Hochst. Waterboom, — hout. Water-

berry, — wood.
102. Oenotheraceae.
Epilo'Mum hirsutum* L. Willow herb.
Oenothera odorata* Jacq. Nachtkaars. Evening primrose.
Ona'gra hiennis* (L.) Scop. Nachtkaars. Evening primrose.

102b. Sub-family : Hydrocaryaceae.
Trapa hispinosa Roxb. Watemut.
103. Halorrhaginaceae.
Oun'nera perpensa L. Wilde ramenas.
104. Araliaceae.
Cusso'nia spicata Thunb. Kiepersol, noois'boom, sambriel
— (samareel). waai — . Cabbage- tree.
C. umtelUfera Sond. Kiepersol, sambrielboom, umgezisa.
Cabbage-palm.
105. Cornaceae.
Curti'sia faginea Ait. Assegaihout, — wood.
106. Umbelliferae.
Alepi' dea amatymMca E. & Z. Kalmoes (E.).

Annesorrhi' za macrocarpa E. & Z. Anijs wortel (wilde).
A. montana II. & Z. Anijswortel (zoet).
Arc'topus echinatus L. Platdoorn, zieketroost.
Carum capense Sond. Venkelwortel.
Gentel' la glahrata L. Persgras.
(Hydrocotyle centella)
Foeni'culum vulgare* Mill. Venkel (vinkel). Fennel.
Hermas gigantea L. f . Tondelblaar.
Hydroco'tyle asiatica L. Vark'oortjes, waternavel.
Pennywort.
Lichtenstei' nia lacera Cham. & Schlecht. Kalmoes (West).
Pence' danum capense (Thunb.) Sond. Lid'bossie.
P. cynorrhiza Sond. Hondewortel (Algoa Bay).
122
DICOTYLEDONES
Umbelliferae, con.
P. Galbarmm (L.) Bbnth. & Hook. Wilde selderij. Blistering-

bush, wild celerj.
P. ten/uifoUum Thunb. Wilde peterselie.
Ru'thea gummifera (L.) Bolle Gli, moerwortel.
(Glia)
8ium Thunbergii DO. Tandpijn 'wortel, water-parsnip
SYMPETALAE.
107. Ericaceae.
Eri'ca dbietina L.
E. ampullacea Curt.
E. ardens Andr.
E. ardens, var. all)a
E. aristata Andr.
E. hlenna Salisb.
E. Bowieana Lodd.
E. hruniades L.
E. campanulata Andr.
E. cerinthoides L.
E. curviflora L.
E. decora Andr.
E. denticulata L.
E. fascicularis L. f.
E. florihunda Lodd.
E. glauca Andr.
E. imhricata L.
E. lutea Berg.
E. mammosa L.
E. Massoni L. f.
E. Monsoniana L. f.
E. perspicua Wendl.
E. Peziza Lodd.
E. physodes L.
E.Plukenetii L.
E. regia Bartl.
E. sessiliflora L. f.
E. spumosa L.
E. tegulaefolia Salisb.
E. tenuifoUa L.
Mielie-heath.
Bottle — , sissie — .
Was — . Wax — .
Kiversdale — (white).
Tijgerhoek — (pron. ti'er).
Lantern — , Kiversdale — (large)
Albertinia — (white).
Kapokkie.
Botriver — .
Rooihaartje. Red hairy — .
Waterbos.
Klokkies — .
Lekker-ruik-heide.
Taai — , Tijgerhoek — . Sticky — .
Karkaar.
Cup-and-saucer — .
Karkaar (wit), rinkhals — .
Geel-rijs — .
Rooi klossie — .
Houwhoek — , taai-
Cold Bokkeveld
Sticky—.
Worcester
— (white).
Prince-of- Wales — .
Veder -
Kapokkie.
Sticky — (white).
Hangertje.
Belletje — . Elim — , royal — .
Green — .
Karkaar, zwartbekkie.
Banketje'heide.
Wit* rijs — .
SYMPETALAE
123
Ericaceae, con.
E. Tlmnbergii Montin
E. ventricosa Thunb.
E. villosa Andr.
E. viridipurpurea L.
E. viscaria L.
Philippia Ghamissonis Kl.
Vacci'nium Exul Bolus
Malay — .
Was 'heide.
Kapokkie.
Bosluis-blom.
Taai — (Flats), klokkies
Kabinethout.
Blueberry.
108.
Myr'aine africana L.
M. melanophleos R. Br.
(Rapanea)
Myrsinaceae.
Mirting, vliege'bos, wilde mirt.

Cape myrtle.
Wit beukenhout, zwartbast.
Cape beech.
109. Primulaceae.
Anagal'Us arvensis* L.
A, coerulea* Schrad.
Sa'molus Valerandi L.
Roode muur. Scarlet pimper-

nel, poor man's weather-glass.
Blue pimpernel.
Worldwise.
110. Plumbaginaceae.
Plumbago capensis Thunb.
Sta'tice purpurata L.
8, rosea Sm.
S, scabra Thunb.
Plumbago.
Papierblom.
Papierblom, strandroos.
Sea-lavender.
111. Sapotaceae.
Chrysophyl'lum magalismontanum Sond. Stamvruchte.

Mimusops caffra E. Mey. Moepel, rode melkhout. Red
M. ohovata Sond. milkwood.
M. Zeyheri Sond.
Sidero'xylon inerme L. Jakhalsbessie, wit melkhout.
White milkwood.
112. Ebenaceae.
Diospy'ros mespiliformis Hochst. Jakhalsbessie. Hill-matome.
Eu'clea lanceolata E. Mey. Bos'guarri.
E. polyandra (L. f.) E. Mey. Kersebos.
E. pseudehenus E. Mey. Ebbehout. Cape ebony.
E. racemosa Murr. Kersebos.
124
SYMPETALAE
Ebena.ceae, con.
E. tomentosa E. Mey.
E. undulata Thunb.
Maha natalensis Harv.
Roye'na glabra L.
R. hirsuta L.
R. lucida L.
R. lycioides Desp.
R. pollens Thunb.
R. puhescens Willd.
R. Simii O. Kuntze.
Jakhals'bos, kerse' — .
Guarri, raas'bessie.
Smalblad.
Kraaibessie.
Kritikom.
Zwartbast. Black
Star apple.
Blauwbos.
Tolbos, tolletje.
Kraaibessie.
bark, wild
coffee.
Monkey-apple.
113. O 1 e a c e a e.
Jasmi'num angulare Vahl Wild jessamine.

/. glaucum Ait.
J. multipartitum Hochst.
O 'lea capensis L. Ijzerhout. Iron wood.
O. foveolata E. Mey. Basterd ijzerhout. Bastard
iron wood.
O. laurifolia Lam. Zwart ijzerhout. Black iron-
wood.
O. verrucosa Lam. Olijvehout. Wild olive.
114. Salvadoraceae.
Azi'ma tetracantha Lam.
Bij angel, naai 'bos, naald' — .

Bee-sting, stinkbush.
115. Loganiaceae.
Buddie' ia salviaefolia Lam.

Chilian' thus oleaceus Bürch.
(G. ardoreus)
Nuxia congest a R. Br.
N. florihunda Benth.
N. tomentosa Sond.
Strychnos Atherstonei Harv.
S. Gerrardii N. E. Br.
S. Henningsii Gilg
S. pungens Solered.
S. spinosa Lam.
Saliehout. Sagewood.
Wilde vlier. Bastard olive.
Witte salie. Bogwood. Umkobes

Vlier (Tr.). Wild elder.
Brittle-wood.
Kajate-hout. Cape teak.
Gulugulu (Tr., Na.).
Hardepeer. Hard-pear.
Klapper. Wild orange.
Klapper. KaflBr-orange.
SYMPETALAE
125
116. Gentianaceae.
Chiro'nia haccifera L. Aambeie bos, bitter' — j meidje
Willemse. Christmas-berry, wild gentian (pink).

Sehae'a exacoides (L.) Schinz Sebaea (large).
117. Apocynaceae.
Acokanthera venenata G. Don Giftboom. Poison -bush.
Garissa Arduina Lam.

(7. grandiflora A. DG.
Gonio'ma Eamassi E. Mey.
Landol'phia capensis Oliv.
Pachypo' dium Mspinosum (L.
P. namaquanum Wblw.
Rauwol'fia natalensis Sond.
Vinca major* L.
Num-num.
Amatungulu. Natal plum.

Kamassihout. Cape box (false).
Wild apricot ( — peach, Tr.).
p.) D.C. Krach tman, sterk' — .
Halv'mense. Elefant's-trunk.
Quinine-tree, ümjela.
Maagdepalm. Periwinkle.
118. Asclepiadaceae.
Ascle'pias crispa Berg. Bitterwortel.
A. fruticosa L. Gansies, melk 'bos, tondel' — , wilde
kapok. Fire-sticks, shrubby milkweed, wild cotton.

A. rotundifoUa Mill. Katoenbos, gansies. Wild cotton.
Carallu'ma incarnata (L. f.) N. E. Br. Aroena. Kopzeer.

Cynan chum africanum E. Br. Klimop.
G. capense Thunb.
Duva'Ua spec. & similar plants. Hotnofs-toontje.
Fo'ckea angustifolia K. Schum. Kamberoe (kambroe).
F. capensis Endl. Bergbarroe.
F. undulata N. E. Br. Kamberoe.
Hoo'dia Gordoni Sweet (etc.) Wilde ngaap.

Microlo'ma tenuifolium (L.) K. Schum. etc.
schildpadkost. Coral-creeper, red
Sarcostem' ma viminale (L.)
Kannetjes,
wax-creeper.
Secamo'ne Thunl)ergii E. M.
R. Br. Melktouw, spantouw-

melk'bos.
Melktouw. Monkey-rope.
Stape'Ua spec, and other similar asclepiads. Aasblom, bok'
hoorntje, duiker's-horen, haas-oor, hoorntjes. Hotnot's-
toontjes, uilkost. Carrion-flower, toad-plants.
Trichocau'lon flavum N. E. Br. Ngaap (Guaap, Gaap).
T. piliferum (L. f.) N. E. Br. etc. Ngaap.
Xysm^lo'hium undulatum R. Br. Bitter 'hout, — 'wortel.
126 SYMPETALAE
119. Convolvulaceae.
Convolvulus arvensis* L. Bindweed.
Cuscu'ta africana Thunb. Monnikbaard (munnik — ), war-
C. nitida E. Mby. kruid. Dodder.
C. racemosa* Mart.
121. Borraginaceae.
Anchu'sa capensis Thunb. Ossetong. Forget-me-not.

A, riparia DG. Ijzer'gras. Forget-me-not.
Oor' dia ca ff ra Sond. Oudehout, septee.
Gynoglossum micranthum* Desf. Hound's-tongue.

Ehre'tia hottentotica Burch. Cape lilac, stamperwood.
Lithospermum arvense* L. Cromwell-corncockle.
Lohoste' mon fruticosus (L.) Büek Acht-dag-genees'bos,
dauw-worm — , luibossie.
Myoao'tia silvatica Hofpm. Forget-me-not.
122. Solanaceae.
Oestrum urnbellatum* Pang. Inkberry.
Datura stramonium* L. Pietje Laporte, stinkblaar.
Thorn-apple.
D. Tatula* L. Blauw stinkblaar.
Ly'cium arenicolum Miers Kriedoorn.

L. horridum L. Bok-doom, kalBferdoom.
L. Prunus-spinosa Dun. Kriedoorn.
Nicotia'na glauca* R. Grah. Wild tobacco.

Phy'salis minima* L. Kalkoengift.
P. peruviana L. Appel-der-liefde, Kaaps klapbes, pompel-
moer. Cape gooseberry.

Sola'num aculeastrum Dunal Giftappel. Apple-of-Sodom,
bitter apple.
S. giganteum Jacq. Geneesblaren.
S. nigrum L. Galbessie, nacht'schade, — schaduwe,
nastagal. Black nightshade.

8. sodomeum var. Hermanni Dunal. Giftappel. Apple-of-
Sodom, bitter apple.
Witha'nia somnifera Dunal Geneesblaren.
123. Scrophulariaceae.
Apto'simum atietinum Burch. Kankerblaren.
A. depressum Burch. Carpet-plant. Karoo-violet.
A. indivisum Burch.
Oharadro' phila capensis Mael. Cape Gloxinia ( Jonker shoek) .
SYMPETALAE 127
Scrophular, con.
Gyc'nium adonense E. Mey. Mushroom-flower (Na).

Halle'ria elliptica Thunb. Kinderbessie, nutzung. Wild
fuchsia.
H. lucida L. Wit 'olijf, oudehout.
Har'veya capensis Hook. Inkt 'blom. White harveya.
HyöhancTie sanguinea L. Inkt 'blom, katnagels, rooipop,
schildpadblom, wolvekost, zoetpop. Ink-plant.

Lype'ria crocea Eckl. Geel 'blommet je, saffraan 'bossie
Neme'sia affinis Benth. Weeskinnertjes.
N. hicornis (L.) Pers. Kaaps leeuwbekkie.
N. strumosa Benth. Rooi leeuwbekkie.
Striga liitea Lour. Isona, rooiblom. Matabele-
flower, witchweed.

Vero'nica AnagalUs* L. Speedwell.
Zaluzianskya villosa F. W. Schmidt Drumsticks.
124. Selaginaceae.
Eéhenstreitia spec. ? Slak' blom.
Walajri'da geniculata (L. p.) Rolfb Aarbossie. Water-fin der.

(Sela' go leptostachya)
125. Verbenaceae.
Avicennia officinalis L. White mangrove.
Lanta'na salvifolia Jacq. Bird's-brandy.
Verhe'na officinalis* L. Wild verbena, vervain.
127. Bignoniaceae.
Kige'lia pinnata DG. Gucumber-tree, sausage-tree.
Bhigo'zum ohovatum Burch. Driedoom.

R. trichotomum Burch. Driedoorn, gele granaat.
Tecoma'ria capensis Spach. Gape trumpet flower, KaflSr
honeysuckle.
128. Pedaliaceae.
Earpagophy' turn procumbens (Burch.) DG. Beest-dubbeltje,

klauwdoorn, rank-doorn, touw (touwtje). Grapple
plant, wool-spider.
Pre'trea zangueharica J. Gay Dubbelt je-doom, duivelsdis,
duiveltjes, elandsdoorn. Devil's thorn.
Seaamum indicum* L. Sesame. Thunderbolt-flower.
128 SYMPETALAE
129. Gesneraceae.
Streptocar' pus Rexii Lindl. Rexia, twin-sisters.
130. Orobanchaceae.
Oroban'che ramosa L. Blue broom-rape.
131. Lentibulariaceae.
Ütricularia stellaris L. f. etc. Bladderwort.
132. Acanthaceae.
Adhato'da Duvernoia O. B. CL.Pistol-bush.

Isoglo'ssa densiflora N. E. Br. Kiesieblaar (East London).
Bushbuck-food.
I. Woodii C. B. Cl. Buckweed (Na.).
Mackaya hella Harv. Mackaya.
Mone'chma divaricatum (Willd.) O. B. Cl. Wild lucerne.

Thunber'gia atriplicifolia E. Mey. Natal primrose.
133. L a b i a t a e.
Acro'tome inflata Benth. Tolbossie. Tumble-weed.
Ballo'ta africana (L.) Benth. Kattekruid. Catherb.

Leono'tis Leonitis R. Br. Klip dagga, koppies — . Lions-
(L. ovata) ear.
L. Leomirus R. Br. Wilde dagga. Minaret-flower.
Leucas martimcensis R. Br. Tolbossie. Tumble weed.

L. Pechuelii (O.K.) Guerkb Horse-bush (Damar).
Mentha capensis Thünb. etc. Wild mint.
M. crispa* L. Kruisemunt (Kriste munt).
M. piperita* L. Mint.
Sal' via africana L. Blauwblom-salie. Wild sage.
8. aurea L. Geelblom-salie, strand' — .
jS'. paniculata L. Blauwblom-salie.
Stachys hispida (Thunb.) Briq. Kattekruid.
(S. Thunhergii)
8. rugosa Ait. Dassiebos, Jakob-jong.
Teu'crium africanum Thunb. Paddeklauw, Akedis'poot
(Hagedis — ).
134. Plantaginaceae.
Planta'go lanceolata* L. Smal weegbree. Lamb's tongue,
ribwort, wild sago.

P. major* L. Platvoet, weegblaar, groote weegbree.
Plantain (broad-leaf) wild sago.
SYMPETALAE
129
135. Rubiaceae.
Adina Galpinii Oliv.
Mingerhout. Transvaal teak,

water-matome, wild oleander.
Zeeroog-kattestaart.
Buffelshoorn, wilde granaat.
Wild pomegranate.
Cephalan' thus natalensis Onv.Quinine-berry.
Gardenia citriodora Hook. Wild coffee.
September-bells (Na.).
Z. Opgeitjes. Kafïir-cherry.
Aap'z'n kost, kaars'hout (kers' — ).
Can die wood.

G. Thuribergia L. f. Wilde katjepiering, stompdoorn
Kraussia lanceolata (E. Mey.) Sond. Wild coffee.

Pachystig'ma pygmaeum (Schl.) Stent Witappeltje.
{V angueria pygniaea ^culecuter)
Anthosper' mum aethiopicum L

Burchel'lia capensis DG.
G. glolosa Hochst.
G. Neuheria Eckl. &
G, Rothmannia L.
P. Zeyheri Sond.
Pavet'ta caffra Thunb.
P. lanceolata Eckl.
Pentani' sia variahilis Harv.
Plectro'nia ciliata Sond.
P. Gueinzii (Sond.) Szysz.
P. Mundtiana (Ch. & Schl.)
P. ohovata (Klotzsch) Sim
P. ventosa L.
Ru' Ma petiolaris DG.

Vangue'ria infausta Burch.
Goorappel.
KafiQr-bride.
Christmas-bush.
Wild verbena (Na.).
Schaap'drolletje.
Monkey-rope.
Pappe Klip 'els, kloofhout.

Quar. [Rockalder.
Schaap'drolletje. Gape date,

tnrkey-berry.
Rooi 'houtjes, — 'storm.
Mispel. Wild medlar.
136. Valerianaceae.
Valeriana capensis Thünb. Wilde balderjan. Cape valerian.
Scahio'sa africana L.
S. Golwmbaria L.
137. Dipsaceae.
Wild scabious.
Wild scabious, pincushion, rice-

flower.
138. Cucurbitaceae.
Acanthosi' cyos horrida Welw. Naras, butterpits.

GitruVlus vulgaris Schrad. Tsamma. Kaffir water-melon,
wild .
C. vulgaris var. amara Bitter 'appel, — boela, — osse,
karkoor, koorkoor. Bitter melon, wild coloquint.
130
SYMPETALAE
Cucurbitae, con.
Agurkje, komkommer (wilde)
Cu'cumis africanus L. f.,

C, Naudinianus Sond.
Melo'thria punctata Cogn. Davidjes' wortel.
{Coniandra scaJ)ra and Zehneria)
139. Campanulaceae
Cyph'ia voluhilis (Thunb.) Willd. etc.
Ö. Büvatica Eckl.
Lohe'lia coronopifolia L.
L. Erinus L.
L. lutea Thunb.
L. pinifoUa L.
Aard 'boontje, veld'
barroe (vel — ).
Bos'barroe.
Blue lobelia.
Garden-lobelia.
Yellow lobelia.
Blue lobelia.
141. Compositae.
Acanthosper' mum Brasilum* Schrank. Star bur.

Adenachae'na parvi folia DC. = Phymaspermum,
An'themis Cotula* L.
Arcto'tis acaulis L.
Artemisia afra Jacq.
Aster filifolius Vent.

A. fruticosus L.
Athana'sia crithmifolia L.
A. tri fur cat a L.
Athri'xia phylicoides DO.
Berkhey'a pinnata (Thunb.
Bidens pilosa* L.
Brachylae'na discolor DO.

B. elliptica Less.
Calendula officinalis*
Genia turhinata (L.)
Gentaurea calcitrapa* Pers.
G. melitensis* L.
G. solstitialis* L.
Stinking-chamomile.
Goudsblom, tondeldoek. Marigold.
Wilde als (= aalst, Holl. alsem).
Wormwood.
Draai 'bossie, gom' — , num' — .
Aster (wild).
Klaas Louw.
Klaas Louw 'bos, kouter' — .

Kaffir-tea (Na.).
Less. Wilde karmedik.
Weduwnaar ( weeuwenaar ) .
Beggarticks, black-jack.
Bos-vaalbos.
Bitter blaar. Fire-sticks.

Gousblom. Garden-marigold.
Ganzekost.
Star-thistle.
Malta-thistle.
S. Barnaby's-thistle.
L.
Pers
Ghrysan'themum Leucanthemum* L. Margriet (Gardens).

G. segetum* L. Goudsblom (Holl.) Corn -marigold.
Ghryso' coma tenuifolia Berg. Bitterbossie (Karoo).

Gnicus lanceolatus* Willd. Wilde Karmedik.
Gony'za ivaefoUa Less. Bakbossie, oond'bos (Oven — )
Go'tula multifida DO. Kamso.
SYMPETALAE
131
Compositae, con.
Cryptostem'ma calendulaceum Willd. Gousblom (gouds — ).
Cape weed (Tr.), marigold.

Di'coma anomala Sond. (R. Br.) Wormbos.
Didel'ta spinoaa Ait.

Dimorphothe' ca aurantiaca
D. Ecklonis DC.
D. nudicaulis (L.) DC.
D. pluvialis (L.) Moench
D. Zeyheri Sond.
Elytropap'pus glandulosus Less. Slangbos.
Paardebos, slaai — .
DC. Namaqua-dalsy.
Bietouw. Van Staden's-daisy.
Wit margriet (wilde). Ox-eye
daisy.
Boterblom (wit). Cape daisy.
Jakhalsbos.
E. Rhinocerotis (L. f.) Less.

Eri'geron canadensis* L.
Erioce' phalus racemosus L.
E. umhellatus DC, etc.
Eu'ryops ahrotanifolius (L.)
E. florilundus N. E. Br.
E. lateriflorus (L. f.) Less.
E. UnifoUus (L. f.) DC.
E. multifidus (L. f.) DC.
E. oligoglossus DC.
E. tenuissimus (L. f.) DC.
Feli'cia fascicularis DC.
Gamolepis pectinata Less.
Garu'leum hipinnatum Less.
Qaza'nia Pavonia R. Br.
G. pinnata (Thunb.) Less.
Geige'ria passerinoides (L'Herit) Harv. Vomeerbossie.
Ger"bera aurantiaca Sch. Bip. Hilton-daisy.
G. Burmanni Cass.
G. Jamesoni Bolus
Gnapha'lium luteoalhum* L.
Haplocar'pha lyrata Harv.
Helichry'sum appendiculatum
H. auriculatum (Thunb.) Less
Renosterbos. Rhenoster-bush.
Horseweed.
Kapkappie (Knysna).
Kapokbossie. Wild rosemary.
DC. Geel margriet.
Resin bush.
Harpuisbos (rapuis— ) (vet — )

Fijnebos.
Geel margriet, harpuisbos.

Resin-bush.
Waterharpuis. Resin-bush.
Harpuisbos. Resin-bush.
Schaapbossie.
Berg kamille.
Koverbos, slanghoutjes. Snake-

root.
Gousblom (gouds — ). Marigold
Boterblom, goudsblom.
H, crispum (L.) Less.

H, imhricatum (L.) Less.
H, nudifolium (L.) Less.
H. serpyllifolium Less.
H. vestitum (L.) Less.
Di'alsa'bossie (Daniels 'bos).

Barberton-daisy.
Roerkruid. Cudweed.
Bietouw.
(Thunb.) Less. Sheep's-ears.

. Kooigoed. Hottentot's bed-
ding.
Kooigoed. Hottentot's bedding.
Duine'tee.
Kaffertee.
Vaaltee. Hottentot's-tea.
Zeven jaartje. Everlasting.
132
SYMPETALAE
Compositae, con.
HeUp'terum eximium (L.) DC

H, speciosissimum (L.) DO.,
H, variegatum (Thunb.)
Hip'pia frutescens L.
Hypochae'ris radicata* L.
I'nula graveolens* (L.) Desp.
Klei'nia radicans (Thunb.)
Lactu'ca Scariola* L.
Leon' tony X angustifoUus L.
Ley'ssera gnaphaloides L.
Strawberry everlasting.
DC. Zeven jaartje. Everlasting.

Rank 'als.
Cat's-ear.
Khakibush, — weed.
DC. Bokkost.
Prickly-lettuce.
Beetbossie.
Geel-blommetjes-tee, honger — ,
schildpad' — .
Vaal 'tee.
Roggeveldgras.
Wild chamomile.
L. tenella DC.
Matricaria alhida Fbnzl.
M. glahrata DC.
M. glohifera (Thunb.) FENZL._,Stinkkruid.
M. multiflora (Thunb.)
Metala'sia muricata (L.) Less. Blombos.
Nest' lera prostrata B.ARY. Hartebeeste'bos (?)
Osmi'tes hirsuta Less. Van-der-Merwe's-kruiden.
Osmitop' sis asteriscoides (L.) Cass. Bels. Mountain-daisy.

Osteosper' mum moniliferum L. Bietouw, boeta bessie, bok — .
Brother-berries, bushtick-berry.
Othon'na auriculaefolia Licht. Buchu'kruid (Griquatown),
wilde patat (Robertson), zandkool (Griq. W.).
0. pallens DC.
Pen'tzia globosa Less.
P. virgata Less.
PTvymasper ' mum parvifo Hum
Ptero'nia camphorata L.
P. glomerata L. f.
P. onohromoides DC.
P. pallens L. p.
Relha'nia genistifolia
Sene'cio angulatus L. p.
8. arenarius Thunb.
;8. elegans L.
8. halimifolius L.
8. junceus (Less.) Harv.
8. latifolius DC.
8. littoreus Thunb.
8. macroglossus DC.
Springbok 'bossie.
Goed 'karoo, schaapbos.
(DC.) B. & H. FiL. Vaal'karoo
( bos).
Gombos.
Buchubos (Nam.).
Witbossie.
L.) L'Herit. Pepperbush.
Cape ivy.
Hongerblom.
Wild Cineraria, — Jacobaea.

Tabakbos.
Sjambokbos.
Dan^s-cabbage, Molteno-disease
plant.
Hongerblom.
Natal ivy.
SYMPETALAE 133
Gompositae, con,
S. rigidus L. etc. Poisonous ragwort. Inkanga.
8. vulgaris* L. Groundsel, kruiskruid.
Si'lyhum Marianum* Gaertn. Mary's-thistle.

Sonchus oleraceus* L. Melkdistel, sijdissel (zeug — ,
zuig — ). Sow-thistle.
Stoiae'a atractyloides Thunh. Graveel 'wortel.
S. cruciata (Th.) Blarv. etc. Disseldoorn. Thistle (S.A.).
Stoehe cinerea Thunb. Slang'bos.
Tage'tes erecta* L. Mexican (African) marigold.
[Holl. = Afrikanen, fluweeltjes].

T. minuta* L. Khakibush. Mexican marigold.
Tanace'tum multiflorum Th. Wormkruid.

Tarchonan' thus camphoratus L. Kamferhout (— bos), sirie-
hout, veld-vaalbos. Sage wood.

Trip' teris glandulosa TvRCz. Bietouw (biedouw).
T. linearis Harv.
T. sinuata DC.
Xan'thium spinosum* L. Boete 'bossie, — 'klis, pinotie-
bossi. Burweed.
X. strumarium* L. Boetebossie. Cockle-bur,
Zinnia pauciflora* L. Kafiör-daisy.
MONOCOTYLEDONES.
1. Typhaceae.
Typha australis Schum. & Thonn. Matjesgoed, papkuil.

T. capensis Kohrb. Bulrush, poker.
3. Potamogetonaceae.
Potamoge'ton pusillus L. etc. Fonteinkruid. Pondweed.

Zoste'ra marina L., Zeegras. Seagrass.
Z. nana Roth
4. Aponogetonaceae.
Aponoge'ton distachyus L. Waterblom, wateruin tje.

A. natalensis Oliv. Ram's-horn.
134 MONOCOTYLEDONES
7. G r a m i n a.
[The — stands for gras or grass.]

Agro' pyrum distichum* Beaxjv. Suikerriet (Western).
Ammo'phila arenaria* (L.) Link Helm (Holl,), zandhaver.
(A. arundinacea Host.) Marram — .
Andropo'gon appendiculatus ISiebs Blauw — (Na.).

Anthe'phora puhescens Nees Blauwbuffel. Wool — .
Anthistiria imherhis = Themeda.
Aristi'da hrevifoUa Steud. T'waa.

A. congesta R. & S. Steek — .
A. Dregeana Trin. & Rupe. T'waa.

A. oMusa Del. Fijne t'waa.
A. uniplumis Licht. Langbeen t'waa.

Arundina'ria tesselata Munro. Wilde bamboes.
Cape bamboo.
Atropis Borreri Stapf Brak — .
Ave' na fatua* L. Wild oats.
Briza maxima* L. Klokkies — , tril — . Quaking
— , Lady's-heart — .
B. media L. Bevertjes, tril — .

Bromus maximus* Desp. Broncho — .
B. unioloides* (Willd.) H. B. K. Prairie — (Australian),
rescue --.
Chloris gayana Kunth Rhodes' — .
C. virgata* Swartz Wilde haver (Brandfort). Hay
— , sweet — .
Coix Lacryma-Jobi* L. Job's-tears.
Cymhopo'gon excavatus (Hoc hst.) Staff Koperdraad.
Turpentine — .
(7. hirtus (L.) Stapp Steek — . Blue — .
C. marginatus (Steud.) Stapf Akkewani, motwortel. Kuskus

(Andropogon Iwarancusa) — .
C. validus Stapf Tambookie — .
Cyn'odon Dactylon Pers. Bataviese kweek, fijne — ,
kwagga — , Oostindiese — , kruisgras. Bermuda quick

— , dub — , fine couch — , Florida — , Germiston — .
C. incompletus Nees Rechte kweek. Quick — .
Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Willd. Duck — .

Dantho'nia elephantina Nees Olifants — .
Digita'ria sanguinalis* Scop. Manna. Finger — , wild millet.
Ehrhar'ta villosa Schult. Pijp — .
Eleusi'ne indica* (L.) Gaertn. Crowfoot, goose — (weed).

Elionu'rus argenteus Nees Wilde beeste' — , zuurpol.
Lemon — .
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135
Gramina, con.
Enneapo' gon scaber Lehm.

Eragros' tis curvûla Nebs
E. cyperoides Beauv.
E. minor, var. megastachya
E. plana Nees
E. spinosa Trin.
Erian'thus capensis Nees
Festu'ca caprina Nees
Fingerliu' thia africana Lehm.
Heteropo' gon contortus (L.)
Hordeum muinnum* L.
Impera'ta arundinacea Cyr.
Lo'Uum italicum* R. Br.
L. perenne* L.
L. temulentum* L.
Me'lica decumhens Thunb.
Panicum hirsutissimum
P. laevifolium Hack.
Zuur — (Nam.).
Blauwzaad.
S teekriet (Sea-shore).
(Link.) Davy Stink — .
Blauwzaad, os-pol — .
^ôgelstruis — .
Ruigte.
Bokbaard.
Kalk — .
Beauv. Steek — . Spear

Wild barley.
Bedding — .
Italian Rye — .
Raai — . Rye — .
Drabok. Darnel.
Dronk — .
Steud. Buffalo — (Tr.).
Blue — , buffalo — (Na.), sweet

- (Tr.).
P. maximum Jacq. Buffel — . Guinea — .
P. nigropedatum Munro Krul — (Beehuanaland).
Pas'palum dilatatum* Poir. Breedzaad. Large water — .

Pennise' turn cenchroides Rich. Buffel — .
P. typhoideum* Rich. Pearl millet, Poko — .
P. Thunhergii Kunth Napier's — .
(P. purpurascens)
Pha'laris canariensis* L. Kanariezaad, kwarrel — . Canary—.
P. coerulescens* Desp. (= P. hulhosa) Toowoomba canary — .
P. minor* Retz.
Phragmi'tes communis Trin.
Poa annua* L.
Schismus fasciculatus Beauv.
Schmidtia hulhosa Staff
Seca'le africanum Staff
Seta'ria sulcata Raddi
S. verticillata* (L.) Beauv.
Sorghum halepense Brot.,
var. ejfusum Staff

Sporo' bolus indicus* R. Br.
Stenota' phrum glahrum Trin.
Small canary — .
Riet, fluitjes 'riet, vaterlands'
-— . Reed.
Walk—.
Haas — .
Zandkweek.
Wilde rog.
Buffalo — (Barberton).
Klis — [klits — ]. Bristly-fox
tail.
Johnson — .
Drop-seed — (Na.).
Grove kweek (lidjes — ).
Buf
falo — , coarse couch — , quick — .
136 MONOCOTYLEDONES
Gramina, con.
Stipa Dregeana Stbud. Bushman — .
Theme' da Forskalii Hack. (Anthistiria) Rooi — . Blue - -
Tragus racemosus* All. Carrot-seed — .
Tricholae'na rosea Nees Eed-top — .
Trista'chya leucothrix Trin. Roodezaad.
8. Cyperaceae.
Carex, Scirpus, etc. 'Zegge. Sedge.
Garpha glomerata (Thunb.) Nees Zegge. Segde.

Cype'rus esculentus L. üintje (hoender — ).
C. rotundus* L. Coco, uintje' kweek,
Steentjes — . Nut-grass.
C. textilis Thunb. Matjesgoed.
G. usitatus BuRCH. üintje (hoender — ).
Fici'niaradiata (L. f.) Kunth Ster'gras.
Maris'cus capensis Schrad. Baviaans üintje. Monkey-bulb.

Scirpus littoralis Schrad. Bies (biezen).
S. maritimus L. Snijgras. Sedge.
S. nodosus RoTTB. Bies (biezen).
Tetra'ria secans C. B. Cl. Bergklapper.
T. thermalis (L.) C. B. Cl. Bergpalmiet.
9. P a I m a e.
Hyphae'ne crinita Gaertn. Ilala. Fan-palm, gingerbread-
tree.
H. ventricosa Kirk. Dum — , fan-palm.
Jubaeop' sis caffra Beccari Inkomba.

Phoenix reclinata Jacq. Lisundu. Wild date-palm.
10. A r a c e a e.
Aco'rus calamus* L. (from E. As.) Kalmus.

Pis'tia stratiotes L. Water-lettuce.
Z antedes' chia aethiopica Spreng. Vark'blom. Arum-lily,

(Richardia) calla, pig-lily, white arum.
Z. angustilola (Schott) Engl. Yellow arum (spotted).

Z. Elliotiana (W. Watson) Yellow arum.
21. L e m n a c e a e.
Lemna minor L. Duckweed.
MONOCOTYLEDONES 137
12. Flagellariaceae.
Flagella'ria indica (L.)
var. guineesis (Schum.) Engl. Kanot-grass.
13. R e s t i a c e a e.
Cannomois cephalotes Beauv. Bezemriet.
C. scirpoides (Kunth.) Mast. Cape-grass.
Dovea tectorum (L.) Mast. Dakriet.
Elegia juncea L. Cape grasses.
E. membranacea Kunth
E. verticillata Kunth Bezemriet.

Leptocarpus paniculatus Mast. Bezemriet.
Restio giganteus (Kunth ) N. E. Br. Olifants riet.
R. triticeus Rottb._, Bezemriet, kanett.
R. venustulus Kunth g
Thamnochortus dichotomus R. Br., etc. Jakhals staart.
T. spicigerus R. Br. Olifants riet.

T. umhellatus Kunth Cape-grass.
16. Commelinaceae.
Cyanotis nodiflora (L.) Kunth Wandering-jew.
18. J u n c a c e a e.
Juncus maritimus Lam. etc. Rush.

Prio'nium serratum (L. f.) Diiege Palmiet.
19. L i 1 i a c e a e.
Agapanthus umhellatus L'Herit. Agapanthus.

Alhu'camajorL., Geldbeursie, slijm'stok, — ' uintje,
A. minor L., etc. tamaraka, vinkeiers. Soldier-in-the-box.

Allium Dregeanum Kunth Wilde look. Wild leek.
A, spiralis L. f. Krullen.
A'loe dichotoma L. Kokerboom.
A. ferox Mill. Alwijn, bitter-aloe.
A. longistyla Baker Ramenas (east. Karoo).
A. variegata L., etc. Bont'alwijn, kanniedood.
Androcym' Mum Burchellii Baker Varkies'neus, vark'neusie.

A. melanthioides Willd. Baviaans 'schoen, patrijsblom.
Anthe'ricum ciliatum L. f. Wilde blomkool.

A. hispidum L., Hotnots'kool.
A. revolutum L.
Asparagus africanus Lam. Wacht-een-bietje.
A. capensis L., etc. Wild asparagus.
138
MONOCOTYLEDONES
Liliaceae, con.
A, crispus Lam.
A. medeoloides (L.) Thunb.
A. plumosus Bakee
A. retrofractus L.
A. Sprengen Ebgbl
A, stipulaceus Lam.
Kruik 'ransie. Smilax (Cape).

Cape-smilax ( England ) .
Feathery asparagus, satisfaction.
Katdoorn.
Drooping asparagus.
Katdoorn.
A. strictus Thunb. (deformed by a gall.) Baviaans' appel.
A. Thunlyergianus Schult. pil. Wacht-een-bietje.

Bnlhi'ne alooides (L.) Willd. Rooi wortel.
B. asphodeloides (L.) Roem. & Schult. etc. Wilde kapiva,
B. caespitosa Baker geel kattestaart.
B. mesemhrianthemoides Haw. Waterglas.

B. praemorsa Roem. & Schult. Slijmstok, — uintje.
Bulhinel'la rohusta Kunth Zeeroog'kattestaart, zwart'turk
Dipca'di hyacinthoides (Berg.) Baker Jig-a-jig, curly-curl j.
Dipi'dax ciliata (L.) Baker Hanekammetje, vleiblommetje.
Dri'mia ciliaris Jacq.^ Jeuk'bol, — 'ui.
D. media Jacq.
Eriosper' mum Bellendeni Sweet Elephant's-ear.
E. cernuum Baker^ etc.

E. latifoUum Jacq.
E. spec. ?
Eiicomis (in general)

Gdste'ria acinacifoUa Haw.
G. nitida (Salm-Dyck) Haw.
Glorio'sa superha L.
G. virescens Lindl.
Paardeklauw.
Baviaans 'oor, olif ants'
Beeste klauw.
Krullekop.
Bout kouterie.
Kannidood. Rice-plant.
Superb-lily, Turk's-cap.
Superb-lily.
Knipho'fia occidcntalis Berger Soldaat, vuurpijl. Red-hot
K. uvaria (L.) Hook. etc. poker, soldiers, torch-lily.
Lachena'lia aurea Lindl.

L. contaminata Ait.
(L. hyacinthoides)
L. orchioides (L.) Ait.
L. ruMda^ Jacq.
L. tricolor Thunb.
Masso'nia Bowkeri Baker
M. latifolia L. f.
Gele nagels,
Wild hyacinth.
Groen viooltje. Wild hyacinth.

Bergnagel, rooi 'nagels,
— 'viooltje, zand'kalossie.
Klip 'belletje, — 'kalossie.
Abrahamsbook.
Veldschoenblaren.
Ornitho'galum flavissimum J ACQ. Snake-flower (Na.).
O. speciosum Baker Nacht 'slang, pampoentje.
Snake-flower (Nam.).
O. thyrsoides Jacq. Chinkerichee, wit viooltje
Star-of-Bethlehem.
MONOOOTYLEDONES 139
Liliaceae, con.
Ornithoglo'ssum viride (L.) Dryand. Slangkop (Cape).

Sanderso'nia aurantiaca Hook. Chinese-lantern lily (Na.).
ânsevie'ria thyrsi-flora TnuNB.Kafferwortel. Pile-root.
^cilla lanceac folia (Jacq.) Baker Wild Squill.
iS. rigidifolia Kunth Wild squill.
Tulha'gMa alUacea Thunb. Wilde knoflook. Wild garlic.

Urgi'nea altissima (L. f.) Baker Maarman (magerman).
U. Burkei Baker Slangkop (Tr.).
U. macrocentra Baker Slangkop (Na.).
U. sanguinea Schinz Krimpziekte' blaar.
Whiteheadia liflora (Jacq.) Baker Baviaans' schoen.

Wurm'hea capensis Thunb. Kaffert je, zwartkoppie.
W. capensis, Peper-en-zout.
var. marginata Baker
20. Haemodoraceae.
uintje. I
hand.
Cyanella alha L. f. Toe-toe.
0. capensis L. Raap'tol, —'uintje. Lady's
hand.
C lutea L. p. Five-fingers.
Lanaria plumosa (L.) Ait. Kapokblom, paarde'kapok.

Wachendorfia paniculata L. Kooi'kanol, spinnekop'blom.
21. Amaryllidaceae.
Agave americana* L. Garenboom. Agave, American
aloe, century-plant.
Amaryllis Belladonna L. Maart'lelie. Amaryllis, bella-
donna-lily.
Apodolirion Buchanani Baker Natal crocus.
Brunsvigia gigantea Heist. Kandelaarblom, lantanter, maart-
B. Josephinae Gawl. blom, zeeroog — . Candelabra-
flower.
Buphane ciliaris Herb. Zeeroog'blom.
B. disticha (L. f.) Herb. Gif tbol, zeeroog blom.

Crinum longifolium (L.) Thunb. Zeeroog'blom. Orangeriver-
lily.
Guraaigo plicate^ (L.) Dryand. in Ait. Sterretje. Golden
autumn-^tar.
Gyrtanthus angustifoUus Ait. Brand 'lelie.
C. lutescens Herb. White Ifafa-lily.
G. oUiquus Ait. Justifina. Sore-eye flower (Na),
0. parviflorus Baker Red Dobo-lily (Na).
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MONOCOTYLEDONES
Amaryllidae, con.
C. sanguineus Hook.
C. spiralis Burch.
Oethyllis ciliaris L. f.,
G. spiralis L. f. etc.
Haemanthus, several species
H. alhiflos Jacq.^
H. coccineiis L. etc.
H. coccineus L. Maart 'blom,
H. natalensis Pappe
Hessea stellaris (Jacq.) Herb.
Hypoxis stellata L. f. etc.
H. villosa L. f.
Nerine sarniensis Herb.
Vallota purpurea Herb. Bei
Fire-lily (Na), If af a — Kei —

Varken 'staart.
Kukumakranka (bramakanka^
April-fool.
Poeder 'kwast.
Paintbrush.
schoenzolen, veldschoen' blaren.

Rode kwast, mistrijder's blom.
Blood-flower, snake-lily.
Sambrieltje.
Sterretje.
Inktbol (Knysna).
Guernsey lily. Nerina.
'glelie. George-lily, Knysna — ,
22. V e 1 1 o z i a c e a e.
Barhacenia retinervis (Baker) Engl. Baviaan's=staart.
23. Dioscoraceae.
Testudinaria elephantipes Burch. 'Nakaa, olifantsvoet, schild-

pad. Elephant's foot.
24. I r i d a c e a e.
Ker
Antholy'za aethiopica
A. Merianella L.
A. nervosa Thunb.
A. praealta DC.
A. revoluta Burm.
Aristea capitata (L.)
Babia'na (in general)
B. macrantha MacOwan
nana Ker
plicata Ker
pygmaea (Burm.) Baker

ringens (L.) Ker
stricta (Ait.) Ker
villosa (Soland.) Ker
Bohar'tia spathacea (Thunb

Diera'ma ensifolium Koch &
.)
Zuurkanol.
Flames.
l^lok, karkaarblom.
Zuurkanol.
Suikerkan. Ked africander.

Blauw zuurkanol.
Babiaantje.
Geel babiaantje.
= B. pygmaea.
Babiaans'uintje.
Klip'uintje.
Hanekam, rattestaart.
Babiaans'uintje, kat jet ie.
Rooi babiaantje.
Ker Biesroei.
Bouche Fairy-bell, grassy — ,

hair — , wedding — .
MONOCOTYLEDONES
141
Iridaceae, con.
Ferra'ria undulata L. etc. Krulletje, splnnekopblom,
uiltje.
Free' sta refracta (Jacq.) Klatt Aandblom, flissie, kammetje.
Buttercup, freesia.
Geissorhi'za graminifolia Baker Wit zijdeblom, — zijsie.
(r. hirta Ker
Gladiolus alatus L.
Q. licolor (EcKL.) Baker
G. hlandus Ait.
G. Bolusii Baker
G. hrevifolius Jacq.
G. cardinalis Gurt.
G. dehilis Ker ,
G. hastatus Thunb. etc.

G. edulis Burch. etc.
G. formosus Klatt
G. gracilis Jacq.
G. grandis Thunb.
G. hastatus Thunb.
G. hirsutus Jacq.
G.
G
hyalinus Jacq.
{G. strictus)
involutus Del.
G. maculatus Sweet
G. orchidiflorus Andr.
G. psittacinus Hook.
G. recurvus L.
Zijde'blom, (zij' — ), zijsie.

Kalkoen t je, kipkippers.
Geel kalkoen t je.
Berg 'pij pie. White africander,
painted lady.
Tulbagh bell.
Rooi 'pij pie.
Nieuwjaars 'blom, waterval' — .

Painted lady.
Klein aandblom, patrijs 'uint je.

Small africander.
Paars 'kalkoent je.
Zand'pijpie (Flats).
Aan d' pij pie, reebok 'blom.
Large brown africander.

Vlei 'pij pie.
Zandveld' lelie (Glnw.). Pink

africander.
Klip' lelie, — pijpie.
G. spathaceus Pappb
G. tenellus Jacq.
G. trichonemifolius Ker
G. tristis L.
G. tristis L. var
Blue bell (George).

Small brown africander.
Groen kalkoentje, vaal — .
Natal lily.
Zand 'lelie, — pijpie (Cedar

mts.). Mauve africander.
Bak'pijpie. Blue bell (Cldn.).
Brown africander (Bokkeveld).
Geel 'pijpie.
Reebok 'blom, vlei-aand' — .

concolor Salisb. Aandblom, trompetter.
G. villosus Ker. etc.

G. Watsonius Thunb.
Hesperan ' tha cinnamomea
E. falcata (Thunb.) Ker
H. radiata Ker etc.
Blauw 'pijpie. Lapmouse.

Rooi 'pijpie. Red africander.
Ker Kaneelblom, kaneeltje.
Avondblommetje ( aandblom ) .
Evening-flower.
142
MONOCOTYLEDONES
Iridaceae, con.
Hexaglo'ttis longifoUa (Jacq.) Vent. Vogelstruis'uintje,
zwartbast' — , zwart — .
Home' r ia aurantiaca Sweet
H. collina Vent.
H. miniata Sweet
H. pallida Baker
I'sna flexuosa L.
I. maculata L. etc.
I. ovata Klatt
I. viridiflora, Lam.
Lapeyrou'sia corymlôsa (L.)
L. flssifolia Ker
Melasphae'rula graminea (L
Morae'a hituminosa (L. p.)
M. edulis Ker
M, Pavonia (L.) Ker
Rooi tulp. Red tulip.

Geel tulp. Yellow tulip.
Rooi tulp. Red tulip.
Transvaal tulp.
Korenblom.
Geel kalossie (klossie). Yellow
Ixia.
Rooi kalossie. Red Ixia.
Groen kalossie. Green Ixia.
Ker Korenblom.
Nageltjes.
p.) Ker Baard 'mannetje.
Ker Teeruin t je.
Uintje.
Pauw 'blom, uiltje.
Peacock
flower.
Ker
M, polystachya Ker
M. setacea (Thunb.)
M. spathacea Ker
M. tricuspis Ker
M. tripetala (L. pil.) Baker
M. viscaria (L. p.) Ker
M. several spec.
Romulea rosea (Murr.) Eckl.
Blauw tulp.
Bok 'uintje.
(non Thunb.) Nokha.
Riet 'uintje.
Klein uiltje, paarde 'uintje

Teer'uintje.
Wever t je.
etc. Frutang
Baker
knikkert je
(West), spruitje.
Paars kalkoentje.
Spar a' wis grandiflora Ker
var. atropurpurea (Klatt)

^. grandiflora Ker Wit kalossie, boterblom.
var. Liliago (Red.) Baker Buttercup (Cape).
S. tricolor Ker Fluweelblom, fluweeltje.
Trito'nia crocata (L.) Ker Rooi kalkoentje, — kalossie.

T, scillaris (L.) Baker,
T. undulata (Burm.)
Watso'nia angusta Ker
W. hwnilis Mill.
W. Meriana (L.) Mill.
W. iridifolia Ker
W. rosea Ker
W. rosea var. alha
W, marginata (L. p.) Ker
Witse'nia maura (L.) Thunb.
Agretje, weeskinners.
Baker Vliegers.
Rooipijpie.
Was'pijpie.
Lak 'pij pie.
Zuur'kanol ( — 'knol).
Rooi'pijpie, zuurkanol.
Arderne's Watsonia.
Kanol'pijpie.
Waaiertje.
MONOCOTYLEDONES 143
25. M u s a c e a e.
Musa Davy ana Staff Wild banana (Tr.).
M. Living stoniana Kirk Wild banana (Tr.).
Strelit'zia augusta Thunb. Witte pisang. Bird-of-paradise
flower, wild banana (Knysna).

S, Reginae Ait. Gele pisang. Bird-of-paradise
flower.
26. Zingiberaceae.
Kaempfe'ria Ethelae Wood Sherungulu.

K. natalensis Schlbchtbr Natal ginger.
28. O r c h i d a c e a e.
BarthoU'na pectinata (L.) R. Br. Spider-orchid.
Bonatea speciosa Willd. Green wood-orchid.
Cynor'chis compacta (Reichb. f.) Rolfe Swan-orchid.
Disa cornuta Swartz Golden-orchid.
D. ferruginea (Thunb.) Swartz Gluster-disa.
D. graminifolia Kbb Blue disa.
D. longicornu L. f. Drip-disa, mauve — .
D. gpathulata Sw. Ou'pa-pijp. Begging-hand.
D. undflora Berg. Bakkies'blom. Red disa,
Pride-of -Table Mountain. ^

Dispe'ris capensis (L. f.) Swartz etc. Moederkappie.
D. Fanniniae Harv. etc. Grannie 'bonnet.
Holo'thrix Burchellü (Lindl.^ Reichb. f. Jakhals 'staart.

H. Lindleyana Reichb. f. etc. Tryphia.
Mystaci' dium flUcorne Lindl. Tree-orchid.
Pterygo' dium catholicum Sw. Mamma 'kappie, ouma' — .
Saty'rium carneum R. Br. Rooi'trewa.
8. coriifolium Sw. Ewa'trewa, ou'ma-trewa.
Schizodium flexuosum (L. f.) Lindl. Butter-and-eggs.

S. inflexum Lindl. etc. Kapotje.
PART in.
Foreign Plants cultivated in the open
This list is given only as an accessory to the book. Owing to the wide
extent of the country and the widely different climate of its various parts»
almost all plants of the temperate and sub-tropical regions of both hemi-
spheres as well as a number of tropical species can be reared here under
proper cultivation. To enumerate them all would require far too much
space. For Natal a separate list would be desirable, but we cannot
include that here, especially as there are two books available which
supply this information to some extent, viz. Dr. MEDLEY WOOD'S
"Guide to the trees and shrubs of the Natal Botanic Garden" and
Mr. T. R. SIM'S "Flowering trees and shrubs in South Africa," 1917.
PAET III.
FOREIGN PLANTS
CULTIVATED IN THE OPEN.
In order to facilitate correct accentuation of the Latin

names adopted hy horticulturists ^ the accent has heen placed
after the syllable or vowel requiring it, thus '^ Bal' via'*
Aardappel = Potato.
Aardbei = Strawberry.
Aardbei-boom = Arbutus.
Aard 'noot = Earth-nut.
Abe'üa. A. uniflora, etc. (Caprifoliac). China.
Abrikoos = Apricot.
Abutilon. Various species, e.g. A. Darwini (Malvac.) S. Amer.
Aca'cia (Legum.). Numerous indigenous and Australian
species. See part I: Mimosa, thorntree. Port Jackson
willow, wattle, rooi krans.

Acaly'pha. Varieties with red foliage, e.g. A. marginata
(Euphorb.).
Acan'thus. Mostly A. mollis (Acanthac.) S. Eur.
Achille'a. A. Millefolium (yarrow) etc. (Comp.). Eur.
Agerat'um. A. mexicanum (Comp.) Mex.
Agretta v. Agretje (part I.).
Afrikanen (in Holland) == African marigold q.v.
Aga've (part I.).
XiUnthus glandulosa {^\m2iYv\}.). China. " Tree of heaven.''

Air plant. Tillandsia v. Kanniedood (part I).
Ajuin = Onion.
Akkermeisie. Leucojum aestivum, otherwise known here as
Snowdrop. (Engl. Snowflake).

Alder (part I.).
Alfalfa = Lucerne.
Algaroba ( — bean). Prosopis juUflora, An arborescent
fodder-bean from the Argentine. Also called Mesquite.
146 FOREIGN PLANTS
Alkanet. Anchusa officinalis (Boragin). S. Eur.
Alpi'nia, A. nutans. (Zingib.) India.
Aloca'sia, A. macrorrhiza (Aroid.) India.
Alstroemeria (Amaryllidac). A. aurantiaca, etc. Chili.
A!3'ssuin, Sweet — . A. mar it imum (Crucif.) . Eur.
Amandel = Almond.
Amaryllis. There is only one species, viz. our A. Belladonna
q.v. The garden plants called — are mostly species of
Hippeastrum. S. Amer.
Almond. Amygdalus communis (Rosac.) S. Eur.
Amaranth (part I.).
Anchusa. A. italica (perennial). (Borragin.). Medit. v. also
Alkanet.
Anemone (Ranunculac). Several foreign species e.g.
A. fulgens (Medit.) and A. japonica (E. Asia).

Anjelier v. Pink (part I.).
Antirrhi'num. A. majus (Scrophul.) S. Eur. Snapdragon.

Appelkoos = Apricot.
Apple. Pirns malus (Rosac.) Eur.
Apricot. Prunus armeniaca (Rosac.) Asia Minor.
Arabis (Crucif.). A. alhida, etc. S. Russia.
Aralia v. Fatsia.
Arauca'ria. Most frequently A. excelsa, see Coniferae.

Ar'butus (Ericac.) A. TJnedo. Medit.
Arrowroot. Maranta arundinacea (Marantac). Trop. Amer.

Artichoke (Globe). Cynara Scolymus (Comp.) N. Afr.
„ (Jerusalem). Helianthus tuherosus (Comp.) N. Amer.
Arum. (Araceae). A. Dracunculus^ the dragon-plant from S.
Eur., and A, palaestinum from Asia Minor. Both with
lurid and foetid flowers.

Asparagus v. part I.
Aspidistra (Liliac). A. elatior, Japan. Called the Iron
plant.
Aster. Callistyphus hortensis (Comp.) China.
Avocado pear. Persea gratissima (Laurac.) C. Amer.
Aza'lea. (Ericac). Various species. Asia Minor, India, etc.
Bachelor's buttons v. Globe amaranth (part I.).
Balsam. Impatiens Balsamina (Balsam.) India.
Bamboo (bamboes) v. part I.
Banana. Musa sapientum (Musac.) Trop. For ornamental
groups M. Ensete.
Barley. Eordeum sativum (Gram.) Originally derived from
E. spontaneum (India).
Bay tree. Laurus noMlis (Laurac.) Medit.
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Bead tree. Melia Azedarach (Meliac.) India.
Bean. Numerous species and varieties of Leguminosae. The
so-called French — , Phaseolus vulgaris (S. Amer.) ; the
Scarlet runner, P. multiflorus (P. coccineus) S. Amer, the
Broad — , Vicia Faha (Eur.) ; the Soya — , Glycine hispida
China. The Hyacinth — , Dolichos Lablab (India). The
Kaiïir — , Yigna sinensis. Snijboontje = French bean.

Bebroeide eiers v. Abutilon.
Beef -wood. Casuarina Cunninghamiana, etc. (Casuarin.)
India, Austral. & E. Afr. Often called G. equisetifolia.

Beet. Beta vulgaris. (Chenopod.) N. Eur. Various cultivated
varieties, e.g., red — , sugar — , mangold (mangelwurzel).

Begonia. 350 species, mostly tropical, a few only hardy enough
for outdoor cultivation, e.g. B. Evansiana (China).

Beiombra (bella sombra) tree. Phytolacca dioica (Phytol.)
S. Amer.
Bessieboom = Bead tree.
Bigno'nia. Several species, esp. B. australis (Bignon.).

Billber'gia. B. nutans (Bromeliac.) Brazil.
Blue bottle == Cornflower.
Blue tree =Jacaranda.
Boekweet = Buckwheat.
Boon =Bean.
Borage. Borago officinalis (Boragin.) E. Medit.

Bottle brush. GaJUstemon salignus, etc. (Myrtac.) Austral.
Bougainvil'lea (Nyctaginac). B. spectahilis in several
varieties. Brazil.
Bouvar'dia (Rub.). B. ternifolia. C. Amer.
Box. Buxiis sempervirens (Buxac). S. Eur.
Brazil cherry. Eugenia hraziliensis (Myrtac). S. Amer.
Bridal wreath. Boussingaultia haselloides (Basellaceae,
allied to Portulac.) S. Amer.

Brinjal = Egg plant.
Broom. Several spec, of Gytinus (Papil.). The common
English — , is G. scoparius, the Spanish — , Spartium
junceum. Medit.
Brunfel'sia. B. americana etc. (Solan.). Trop. America.
Buckwheat. Fagopyrum esculentum (Chenopod.). C. Asia.
Cabbage. Brassica oleracea (Cruciferae) Cult, forms are

Cabbage, cauliflower, kale, broccoli, kohlrabi; originally
from S. Eur.
Cactus. Various species of Opuntia, Gereus, EchinocactuSf

Melocactus, etc, from C. Amer. Sometimes erroneously
applied to species of Euphorbia and Hoodia.
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Caesalpinia. 0. pulcherrima (Legum.). West Indies.

Cala'dium. Most frequently C. hicolor (Arac). Brazil.
Calceola'ria. Garden plants in many var., mostly derived
from C. integrifolia and C. corymhosa (Scrophul.).
S. Amer.
Calendula v. Marigold.
Camel'lia. (Ternstroemiaceae). C. japonica. E. Asia.

Campanula v. Canterbury bells and Platycodon.
Camphor tree. Cinnamomum Camphora (Laurac). E. Asia.
Some fine trees in the Stellenbosch district.

Canary creeper. Tropaeolum aduncum (Tropaeolac). S. Amer.
Candytuft. Iheris sempervirens (Cruciferae). S. Eur.
Canna. C. indica (Cannae.) India.
Canterbury bells. Campanula Medium (Campanulac.) Eur.

Carnation. Dianthus Caryophyllus (Caryophyll.). S. Eur.
Carob bean. Ceratonia Siliqua (Legum.). E. Medit.
Carrot. Daucus Carota (Umbellif.). Eur.
Cassia (Legum.). Frequent C. laevigata (C. florida) from
Brazil, also C. siamea (Trop. Asia).

Casuarina v. Beefwood.
Catalpa (Bignoniac). C. hignonioides. N. Amer.

Cauliflower v. Cabbage.
Cayenne pepper. Capsicum annuum, etc. (Solanac.) S. Amer.

Ceano'thus. C. florihiuidus, etc. (Rhamnac). N. Amer.
Celery. Apium graveolens ( L^mbellif . ) . Eur.
Celos'ia v. Cockscomb.
Century plant v. Agave (part I.).
Centaurea (Comp.). C. Cyanus, the corn flower. G. moschata,
C. odorata, etc., the Sweet Sultan. Asia Minor.

Centranthus (Red valerian). (Valerianae). C. ruher, also
with white flowers, occasionally half-wild.

Cereus grandifloruSy etc. Night-blooming cactus. Mex.
Cestrum, most frequently C. nocturnum (Solanac.) Poisonous.
Mexico.
Ceylon rose = Oleander.
Chelo'ne. G. glabra (Turtle-head) (Scrophular.). N. Amer.

Cherry. Prunus C erasus (Rosac.) Eur.
Chestnut. Castanea viilgaris (Fagaceae). S. Eur.
Chicory. Gichorium Intyhus (Comp.). Eur.
Chilli. Capsicum minimum. (Solan.). Tropics, v. also
Cayenne pepper.
Christmas rose v. Hydrangea.
Christ's thorn. Paliurus aculeatus (Rhamnac.) Asia Minor.

Chrysanthemum. C. sinense from E. Asia in many varieties.
See also Marigold (part I.).
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Cinera'ria. Many varieties produced from Senecio Cineraria.
Medit.
Citrus fruits. The home of the genus Citrus (Rutaceae) is

S.E. Asia. The principal cultivated species are:
C. aurantium, in 2 varieties, viz., var. amara, the Bitter
orange, also called Seville orange {C. Bigaradia)^ and
var. dulcis, the Orange, cultivated in a number of forms,
e.g., Malta — or Blood — , Navel — , etc.
C. medica, the Lemon (Zuur lemoen) and Lime.
0. decumana, the Shaddock (Pompelmoes).
C. nohilis, the Mandarine (Naartje).
None of these were known to the ancient Greeks or

Romans. The lemon (variety "Cedra") reached Italy
about the year 300. The orange was brought to
Europe by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Clarkia (Oenotheraceae). C. eleganSy etc. California.
Clema'tis. C. Viticella etc. (RanuncuL). Spain, v. also part I.
Clover (cult.) Several species of Trifolium (Legum.).

T. pratense (Red — ), T. allum (White — ), T. incarnatum
(Crimson — ) and T. hyhridiim (Alsike — ) Eur.
Cobaea (Polemoniac). C. scandens. Mex.
Cock's-comb. Celosia cristata (Amarant.) Eur.
Coffee. Coffea araMca (Rub.) and some other species.

Formerly also cultivated in Natal.
Coleus (Lab.). C . Blumei, etc. Java.
Coloca'sia. C. antiquorum (Arac.) India. The so-called Yam,

along water-furrows of the coastal districts.
Columbine. Aquilegia vulgaris, etc. (Ranunculac.) N. Eur.
Coniferae. Many species occasionally (from various parts of

the world). Frequent are: Pinas Pinea (Medit.), the
Stone-pine (Den'pijn) ; P. pinaster (P. maritima)
(Medit.), the Cluster pine (Zee'den); P. halepensis
(Medit.), the Aleppo-pine; P. canariensis, the Canary
Islands pine; P. insignis, from California. On T. Mt. etc.
P. silvestris, the Scotch fir (Grove den). Cuprcssus
sempervirens (Medit.), the Cypress found in many old
graveyards, now more frequently C. macrocarpa,
(Monterey — ) from California. Thuja orientalis, the
Arbor Vitae from China; Araucaria excelsa, the Norfolk
Islands pine, from the southern Australian islands;
A. imhricata, the Monkey-puzzle from Chili, and others
from America and New Zealand; Taxodium distichum,
the Swamp cypress, from Virginia.
CalU'tris cupressiformis, the Oyster bay pine, and

C. rohusta, etc. from Australia ; Cryptomeria japonica etc. ;
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Cedrus deodora (Himalayas) and C. atlanticaj the Atlas
cedar.
Convolvulus V. Morning glory. Also other species.
Coreop'sis. Several species, esp. G. tinctoria (Comp.), with
a dark brown centre of the capitulum. N. Amer.

Cornflower. Centaurea Cyanus (Comp.). Eur.
Corynocar'pus. C. laevigatus. (Corynocarpaceae, near
Aquifoliac). New. Zeal. Poisonous.

Cosmos (Comp.). Mostly C. Mpinnatus from Mexico.
Cotton. Especially Oossypium herhaceum (India) and
G. peruvianum (Brazil). Malvaceae.
Cow-pea. Vigna sinensis (Papil.). E. Asia.
Crabs 'eyes v. Love bean (part I).
Cress V. Water — , Indian — , etc.
Crinum (Amaryllid.). Various indigenous (v. part I) and
foreign species, e.g. G. pedunculatum (Austral.).

Cucumber v. Gourds.
Custard apple. Anona reticulata (Anonac). W. Indies.

Cypress v. Coniferae.
Cy'clamen (Primulaceae). Numerous species from S. Eur.,
Asia Minor, etc., e.g., G. europaeum from the Alps.

Cydo'nia (Rosac.) G. japonica. From E. Asia. Several
varieties of colour.
Daffodil. Narcissus Pseudonarcissus (Amaryllid.) Eur.
Dahlia (Comp.). D. variabilis, etc. Mexico.
Daisy. The British — , Bellis perennis; the Oxeye —

(gardens), Ghrysanthemum Leucanthemum (part I.).
Dandelion (Comp.). Taraxacum dens leonis. Eur.
Daphne (Thymel.). D. odora, from Japan, one of the ever-

green species. D. Genkwa {D. Fortunei) flowering in a
leafless condition (like the common English D. Mezereum).
From China.
Date V. Palms.
Datura v. Moonflower.
Delphi'nium (Ranuncul.) D. Ajacis. Switzerland.
Den V. Conifers.
Deutzia ( Saxif ragac. ) D. crenata, Japan.
Diervil'lea (Weige'lia). D. rosea (Caprifoliac). China.
Doddegras = Timothy v. Grasses.
Dracae'na (Liliac). One indigenous species, others in trod.
Dragon plant. Arum Dracunculus (Arac). S. Eur.
Duranta (Verben.). D. Plumieri. S. Amer.
Dutchman's pipe. Aristolochia Sipho (Aristol.). N. Amer.
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Earth-nut. Arachis hypogaea (Legum.). Brazil.

„ pea. Voandzeia suhterranea (Legum.). G. Afr.
Echeveria. E. metallica (Crassulac). Mex.
E'chium (Borragin.). E. giganteum, etc. Ganary Islands.
Egg plant. Solanum melolonga (Solan.). S. Amer.
Eikenboom = Oak.
Eik (Turksche). Quercus Cerris. Medit.
Elder. Samhucus nigra (Gaprifoliac). Eur.
Elm. Occasionally in sheltered spots Ulmus montana

(Ulmac). Eur.
Els V. Alder.
Endive. Cichorium Endivia {Oom.^.), India.
Epiphyllum (Cact.). E. truncatum. S. Amer.
Erigeron. E. speciosum (Gomp.). N. Amer.
Erwt = Pea.
Erythrina. Several indigenous species. In gardens often

E. Crista galli (Legumin.). Brazil.
Eschschol'tzia (Papaver.). E. californica. N. Amer.
Eucalyptus (gums). About 160 species in Australia.

Frequently planted in South Africa are E. globulus, the
Blue gum, also called Fevertree, because it has proved
itself very effective for rendering swampy localities
habitable by drying them up (Algeria, Italy) ;
E. amygdalina (Peppermint — ); E. cornuta (Yate — );
E. corynocalyx (Sugar — ); E. ficifolia (Crimson-

Flowering — ) in several shades of red; E. rostrata (Red
— ) ; E. viminalis (Willow — ).
Euphorbia (Euphorbiac). E. splendens. Madag.

Euvo'nymus. E. japonica with variegated foliage.
( Gelastrinac. ) . Japan.
Evening primrose v. part T.
Fatsia (Araliac). F. japonica, E. Asia.
Ficus. Several tropical species from G. Afr. and India, e.g.,
F. elastica. See also Fig and Sycamore.

Fig. Ficus Carica (Morac). S. Eur.
Fir V- Gonifers.
Flamboyant. Poinciana regia (Legum.). Madagascar.

Flame tree. ^terculia acerifolia (Brachychiton) .
(Sterculiac). Mex.
Flax. Linum usitatissimum (Linac). Eur.
Florida water-pest = Water-hyacinth.
Forget me not v. part I.
Forsy'thia. F. suspensa, etc. (Oleac). China.
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Fourcroya (Amaryll.). F. gigantea from Mexico = Mauritius
hemp.
Four o'clock. Mirahilis Jalapa (Nyctagin.). S. Amer.
Foxglove. Digitalis purpurea (Scrophul.). Eur.
Fuch'sia. Various species from S. Amer. (Onagraceae), esp.:
F. fulgens with tubular flowers, F. coccinea, F. glohosa
and F. Riccartoni in many varieties.

Furze (Gorse). Ulex europaeus (Legum.)
Gai liar 'dia. (Comp.) G. picta. N. Amer.
Gardenia v. Katjepiering.
Garlic. Allium sativum (Lil.). E. India.
Gaura. G. Lindheimeri (OenothersiC.) . N. Amer.
Geranium v. part I.
Gerst = Barley.
Geum. G. Chiloense (Rosac). S. Amer.
Giant reed. Arundo Donax. N.E. Air.
Gilia. G. coronopifolia (perennial). (Polemoniac). N. Amer.
Ginger. Zingiber officinale (Zingib.). E. Indies.
Gingko. G. hiloha. (Gingkoac, an order intermediate between

Cycadaceae and Coniferae), China.
Gledit'schia. G. triacanthos (Legum.). N. Amer.
Gloxi'nia (gardeners'). Most varieties derived from Sinningia

speciosa (Gesneraceae). Brazil.
Gode'tia (Onagraceae). G. Willdenowiana. N. Amer.
Golden feather v. Pyrethrum.
Golden rod. Solidago virga aurea (Comp.). Eur.

„ willow V. Rooikrans (part I.).
Gooseberry (Barbadoes — ) Peireskia aculeata (Cact.).
W. Indies.
Gooseberry (Cape — ) (part I.).
Gourds (Cucurbitaceae). Cucumis sativus, the Cucumber

(Komkommer) from North India; C. Melo, the Sweet
melon, originally from N. India. Citrullus vulgaris, the
Kaffir water-melon (S.A.), also the sweet Water-
melon. Gucurhita moschata, the Musk-melon
( Spaans' spek ) ; G. Pepo, the Pumpkin (Pompoen), in
many varieties and subspecies, one of them being the
Vegetable marrow, others grown for ornamental pur-
poses, viz., the Apple—, pear — orange-gourd; G. melopepo,
the Squash, all three species from C. Amer. Lagenaria
vulgaris, the Kalabash, probably from Abyssinia. Sechium
edule, the Climbing gourd, fruit used as a vegetable.
Trichosanthes anguina, the Snake gourd of India, when
young used as a vegetable. Also called the Guada-bean
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OP Solomons Islands gourd and praised in pompous

advertisements for its numerous fruits "each sufiBcient
for a family meal." Grown in subtropical regions as a
curiosity.
Grape vine. Vitis vinifera (Vitac.) S. Eur. Often grafted on

V. riparia and other N. Amer. species.
Grenadilla. Passiflora quadrangularis and others (Passiflor.).

Brazil.
GRASSES: {For others v. part I).
Bamboo (gardens). Bamhusa Balcooa. India.

Bird seed v. Canary grass (part I.).
Boer manna. êMria italica var. germanica. Eur.
Cocksfoot. Dactylis glomerata. Eur.
Fescue (Tall). Festuca arundinacea. Eur.
Imfeh = Suiker riet.
Kaffir corn. Sorghum vulgar e , Tropics.
Kentucky blue grass. Poa pratensis. Eur.
Kikuya grass. Pennisetum longistylum.
Meadow foxtail Alopecurus pratensis. Eur.
Oat grass (Tall). Arrhenatherum elating (Fransch
raaigras).
Pampas grass. Cortaderia argentea. S. Amer.
Spanish reed. Arundo Donax. Medit.
Suiker riet. Sorghum saccharatum. Tropics.
Teff. Poa (Eragrostis) ahyssinica. Abess.
Teosinte. Euchlaena mexicana. Mex.
Timothy. Phleum pratense. Eur.
Grevil'lea (Proteaceae). G. rohusta. E. Austral.

Ground nut = Earth nut.
Guava. Psidium Guayava (Myrtac). West Indies.

Guelder rose. Cultivated var. of Yilurnum Opulus (Caprifol.).
Eur.
Gums V. Eucalyptus.
Gypso'phila. Mostly G. paniculata and G. elegans

(Caryophyll.). S. Eur.
Habrotham'nus (Solanac). Allied to Oestrum. Frequent in
gardens H. roseum and H. elegans. Mexico.

Ha'kea (Proteaceae). H. suaveolens, etc., Australia.
Haver == Oats.
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Hawthorn. Crataegus oxyacantha (Ros.). Eur. Another
species with persistent clusters of orange fruits is
0. pyracantha from S. Eur.

Hazelnut. Gorylus avellana (Betulaceae). N. Eur.
Hedychium (Zingib.) H. Gardnerianum. India.
Heliotrope (Boragin.). Heliotropiiim peruvianum. S. Amer.
Hemerocariis (Lil.). H. fulva. Eur.-Asia.
Hemp (Hennep) Cannabis mtiva (Urticac). India.
Hibis'cus. Various species. In gardens most frequently
H. Rosa sinensis. (Malvac.) E. Asia.

Hippeas'trum (Amaryllidac). H. equestre, etc., often called
"Amaryllis." Trop. Amer.

Holly. (D. Hulst). Ilex Aquifolium (Aquifoliac). Eur.
Hollyhock. Althaea rosea (Malv.). Asia Minor.
Honesty. Lunaria biennis (Orucif.). Eur.
Honey locust tree = Gleditschia.
Honeysuckle. Lonicera (part I.).
Hoornpapaver (Horned poppy). Glaucium ftavum
(Papaver.). Asia Minor.

Horse chestnut. Aesculus Hippocastanum (Order
Sapindales). Greece.
„ radish. Cochlearia Armoracia. (Crucif.) S. Eur.
Hyacinth v. part T.
Hydrangea (Saxifragac). H. Hortensia. Japan.

Hymenocallis (Amaryllid.). H. littoralis, etc. Trop. Amer.
Hype'ricum. (Outti ferae) H. calycinum from Eur. and several
American species.
Iberis = Candytuft.
Ilex V. Oak (evergreen).
Imfeh V. Grasses.
Indian cress = Tropaeolum.
Indian shot == Canna.
Iris. Many species. Most frequently I. germanica (Flag) and
/. Xiphium (Spanish iris).

Iron plant v. Aspidistra.
Ivy (part I.).
Jacaran'da (Bignoniac). J. mimosaefolia. Brazil.

Jamboes v. Myrtaceae.
Japanese lucky bush v. Nandina.
Japonica v. Camellia,
Jasmine. Jasminum officinale (Oleac). N. India.

Jerusalem cherry, ôlanum pseudo-capsicum, (Solan.).
Canary Tsl.
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Jonquil (Sweet scented — ). Narcissus Jonquilla (Amaryll.).
Medit.
Judas tree. Cercis Siliquastrum (Legiim.). S. Eur. The
flowers pink, used as a spice.

Juniper (Coniferae). Juniperus virginiana, rarely J.
communis. Eur.
Kaffir corn v. Sorghum.
Kaktus = Cactus.
Kalabash v. Gourds.
Kalaliblad (probably corrupted from Caladium (Arac.) or
Colocasia). Rootstock used for feeding pigs.

Kalmus (kalmoes) (Sweet flag). Acorus Calamus (Arac).
Originally from E. Asia.

Kamperfoelie = Honeysuckle.
Karmedik. Cnicus henedictus (Comp.). Medit.
Katjepiering (gardens). Gardenia jasminoides. (Rub.) from
East. Asia. For wild — v. part I.

Katoen = Cotton plant.
Kenne'dya (Legum.). K. eximia and K. rubicundu. Austral.
shrublets.
Kerria. K. japonica (Ro^Slq..) . Japan.
Klaver v. Clover.
Knoflook = Garlic.
Kochia. K. trichophylla. (Chenopod.). Greece.

Kohlrabi, Knolkool (Koolrap boven de grond). A variety of
Brassica oleracea.
Korenblom = Cornflower.
Kruistemint. Mentha crispa. S. Eur.
Kweepeer (kweeper) = Quince.
Laburnum. Cytinus LaMirnum (Legum.). S. Eur.
Lagerstroemia (Lythrac). L. indica. Trop. Asia.
Laloentje. A very small variety of Spanspek (v. gourds) .
Lantana. L. Camara (Verben.). S. Amer.
Larkspur v. Delphinium.
Laurel (D: Laurier), Laurus nolilis* From the Mediter-

ranean. Yields bay-leaves and laurel-oil.
Laurustinus, not a Laurus but Viburnum Timis (Caprifol.).

S. Eur.
Lavatera v. Mallow.
Lavender. Lavandula vera (liab.) . Medit.
Leek. Allium. Porrum (Lil.). S. Eur.
Leeuwenbekkie = Snapdragon.
Leitchie. Litchi chinensis (Sapindae.). E. Asia.
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Lemon v. Citrus.
Lettuce. Lactuca sativa, derived from L. Scariola, S. Eur., the
latter here a common garden weed.

Ligula'ria (Comp.). L. Kaempferi. China.
Lijnzaad == Linseed.
Lilac. Syringa vulgaris (Oleac). C Eur.
Lily (White — ). Lilium candidum (Lil.) S. Eur.;
Tiger — , Tigridium pavonia (Irid.) C. Amer.

Lime v. Citrus.
Lina'ria. Several species, e.g. L. maroccana (Scroph.). N. Afr.

Linseed. Obtained from the flax plant, q.v.
Linum. L. grmidiflorum. (Linac). N. Afric.
Liquorice plant. GlycyrrMza glabra (Leg.). Medit.
Locust bean v. Carob.
Loquat. Eriohotrya japonica (Ros.) E. Asia.

Love-lies-bleeding. Amarantus caudatus (Amarant).
E. Indies.
Lucerne. Medicago sativa (Leg.). Persia. The Tree — is
M. arbor ea.
Luff a (Cucurbit.) L. cylindrica. S. Asia.
Lupine (Legum.) Lupinus luteua (yellow), L. atigustifoUus
(blue). S. Eur.
Magnolia. M. grandiflora, M. macrophylla, (Magnoliac).
N. Amer.
Maid of the mist. Gladiolus Quartinianus. Extending from

Abyssinia to East Africa and the Zambesi. Flowers red
to pale lemon-yellow, the latter variety known from the
Victoria Falls (G. primulinus).
Maize (mielies, mealies). Zea mays (Gram.). C. Amer.
Mallow. Malva. Various species. M. moschata (Malvac).
Brit. M, mauritiana (tall). Crete.

„ , Tree — . Lavatera arborea (Malvac). Medit.
Malope. M . malacoides (MsilysiC.) . Medit.
Mandarine v. Citrus.
Mandevil'la (Apocynaceae). Over 40 species. M. suaveolens.
Brazil.
Mangelwurzel == Beet.
Mango. Mangifera indica (Anacard.) S. Asia.
Mangold v. Beet.
Margriet (Wit — ). Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum (Comp.).
Eur.
Marigolds (In trod.). Various composites. The common —

(goudsblom). Calendula officinalis (S. Eur.) ; the French
— and African — are species of Tagetes from Mexico.
FOKEIGN PLANTS 157

Marjoram, Sweet — . Origanum vulgare (Jjah.). Eur.
Marty 'nia (Pedaliac). M. prohoscidea. Mexico.
Marvel of Peru. Mirahilis longiflora (Nyctagin). S. Amer.
Mauritius hemp v. Fourcroya.

„ -thorn. Caesalpinia sepiaria. (Legum.) S.E. Asia.
May (English) = Hawthorn. In S.A. : Spiraea (v. part I.).
Medlar. Mespilus germanica (Rosac). C. Eur.
Meïiïot (part I.).
Melon V. Gourds.
Michaelmas daisy. Aster Amellus, etc. (Comp.). Eur.
Mignonette. Reseda odorata (Resedac). Egypt.
Millet. Panicum miliaceum (Gram.). India.
Mi'mulus ( Scrophular. ) . M. luteus. Chili.
Mint. (D. Munt). Mentha piperita. (Labiatae) perhaps a

form of M. aquatica. Eur.
Monkey-nut = Pea-nut.
Montbre'tia = Section of Aristea (indigenous).
Moon flower. Datura suaveolens (Solanac.) Mexico.
Monste'ra (Araceae). M. deliciosa. Mexico.
Morning glory. Pharhitis hispida (Ipomoea purpurea)

(Convolvul.) S. Amer.
Mothcatcher. Araujia sericifera* (from Brazil). As in other

asclepiads each stamen of the flower is provided with a
split gland, in which a foot or the proboscis of a visiting
insect may become jammed. Strong insects pull the gland
out and free themselves in this way, but smaller moths
are unable to do so and perish.
Mulberry. Morus alha (West. China) and M. nigra (Persia).

Moraceae.
Mullein v. Verbascum.
Mustard. Brassica alha (Crucif.). Eur.
Mj^rtle. Myrtus communis (Myrtac). S. Eur.

„ (Australian — ). Leptospermum laevigatum. (Myrt.).
S. Austral.
Naartje v. Citrus.
Nandi'na (Berberid.) 2V. domestica. The Japanese Lucky
bush.
Narcis'sus (Amaryllid.). N. poeticus. Medit.
Nastur'tium == Tropaeolum.
Nectarine, a variety of peach, q.v.
Nemo'phila (Hydrophyllac). N. insignis. California.
Nepeta v. Kattekruid (part I).
New Zealand flax. Phormium tenaco. (Liliac). New Zeal.

Nicotiana (Solanac). N. alata (N. affinis). Brazil.
158 FOREIGN PLANTS
Nigeria. N . damascena {B.Sinujicu\.) . S.Eur.

Nymphaea v. Waterlily (part I).
Oak. Quercus pedunculata (Cupuliferae). Eur.
„ , Cork — . Q. suher. N. Afr.
„ (Evergreen). ^wercws. Ilex, the Holly=oak. S. Eur.
„ , Turkish — . Q. Cerris. Deciduous. Also several Amer.

species, e.g. Q. alha (White — ), Q. ruber (Red — ).
Oats. Avena sativa (England). The Algerian — from
North Africa A. sterilis.

Oleander. Nerium oleander (Apocynac). Asia Minor.
Olive V. part I.
Onion. Allium Gepa (Lil.). C. Asia.

Orange v. Citrus.
Orange creeper. Doxantha capreolata (Bignoniac.) N. Amer.

Osege orange. Madura aurantica. (Morac). N. Amer.
Osier v. Willow.
Paarde 'boon = Broadbean.
Paeony. Paeonia officinalis (Ranuncul.). S. Eur.
Palestine arum. Arum palaestinum (Arac). Asia Minor.
Palms. Two indigenous and numerous subtropical species

planted for ornamental purposes, especially in the warmer
districts and near the coast. The two hardiest foreign
kinds appear to be Phoenix dactylifera, the date palm
from Mesopotamia, and Pritchardia fllamentosa, from
South California.
Pampoen v. Gourds.
Pancratium (Amaryllid.). P. maritimum, etc. (Spider lily).
Medit.
Pansy. A cultivated form of Yiola tricolor (Violac). Eur.
Papaver v. part I. Also Poppy.
Papaw. Name often employed erroneously for the Papaya, q.v.
Papaya. (Often called Papaw). Carica Papaya (Caricaceae).

from Mexico. Contains a digestive substance similar to
pepsine. The true papaw plant is Asimina triloba (Dunal)
of subtropical No. America, belonging to Anonaceae.
Papyrus. Cyperus Papyrus (Cyperac). Trop. Afr.
Parlour palm v. Aspidistra.
Parsley. Petroselinum sativum (Umbellif.). East. Medit.
Parsnip (Pastinak). Pastinaca sativa (Umbell.). Eur.
Passion flower v. part I.
Patat == Sweet potato.
Paulow'nia. P. imperialis. (Bignoniac). Japan.
FOREIGN PLANTS 159
Pea. Pisum sativum (Legum.) Eur. The cow=pea is Vigna

sinensis, and the Sweet-pea Lathyrus odoratus, originally
from Sicily.
Pea-nut = Earth-nut.
Peach. Prunus Persica. (Rosac). Asia Minor.
Pear (D: Peer). Pirus communis (Rosac). Eur.
Pelargonium v. Geranium (part I).
Pentaste'mon (Scrophulariac). P. Wrightii. Texas.
Pepper tree. Schinus molle (Anacardiac). C. & S. Amer.
Perilla. P. nankinensis (Lab.). A red-coloured foliage-plant.
China.
Periwinkle v. part I.
Persik (perskie) = Peach.
Persimmon. Diospyros Kaki (Sapotac). E. Asia.
Petu'nia. (Scrophular.). P. violacea. S. Amer.
Phace'Iia. P. campanularia, etc. (CampanuL). California.

Philadel'phus (Saxifrag.). P. grandiflorus. N. Amer.
Phlox. (Polemoniac). P. Drummondii. Texas.
Phyge'Iius (Scrophular.). P. capensis. East. Cape Prov.
Pine V. Conifers.
Pine apple. Ananas sativus (Bromeliac.) S. Amer.
Pink, Chinese — . Dianthus sinensis, v. also part I.
Pittospo'rum (Pittosporac). P. undulatum. AustraL
Plantain (part I.).
Platycodon. P. grandiflorum. (CampanuL). China.
Plum. Prunus domestica (Ros.). Asia Minor.
Poincet'tia (Euphorb.). P. pulcherrima. C. Amer.
Polian'thes = Tuberose.
Pomegranate. Punica granatum (Punicaceae). S.W. Asia.
Pompelmoes v. Citrus.
Pompoen v. Gourds.
Poplar V. part I. The Lombardy — is P. pyramidalis
(P. fastigiata).
Poppy (garden). Papaver somniferum (Papav.). Asia Minor.
Port Jackson willow v. Acacia (part I.).
Portula'ca (Portulak) (part I.).
Potato. Solanum tuJ)erosum. (Solanac). Andes of Peru.
Potato creeper. Several species. Solanum jasminifolium,

from Brazil, with trusses of whitish flowers. S. Wendlandii
with large leaves and large blue flowers (flower-buds
eaten by fowls).
Pride of India = Lagerstroemia.
Primrose. Primula vulgaris, and the Cowslip P. veris.

(Primulac). Eur.
160 FOREIGN PLANTS
Primuïa. Favourite pot plants, occasionally in the open.
Most frequently P. sinensis. Also P. Atiricula in many

varieties (Alps) ; P. altaica (N. Afric.) and P. ohconica
(irritating).
Privet. Ligustrum japonicum. (Oleaceae). Also L. mUgare.
Pruim = Plum.
Pumpkin v. Gourds.
Purslane v. Portulaca.
Pyre'thrum. P. parthenium (Comp.). Eur.

Quince. Cydonia vulgaris (Ros.). Asia Minor.
Radish (Radijs). Cultivated forms óf Raphanus Raphanistrum
(Crucif.).
Ranonkel v. Ranunculus.
Ranun 'cuius. R. asiaticus. S. Eur.
Rape. Brassica Rapa (Crucif.). S. Eur.
Rapen = Turnips.
Rhododen'dron. In our gardens mostly varieties of R.
ponticum (Ericac). W. Asia.

Rhubarb (gardens). Rheum rhaponticum and R. undulatum
(Polygonac). E. Asia.
Rice-paper tree. Fatsia japonica (Araliac). E. Asia.
Ridder'spoor v. Delphinium.
Robinia. (Legum.) R. pseudacacia. N. Amer.
Rocket, Sweet — , Eesperis matronalis (Crucif.). E. Eur.
Rogge V. Rye. For Wild — v. part I.
Rose (Roos). Many cultivated species from Eur. and Asia.
V. also part I.
Rose apple. Eugenia malaccensis. (Myrtac). India.
Rosemary (Rozemarijn). Rosmarinus officinalis (Lab.).
S. Eur.
Rudbec'kia. R. Drummondii (Comp.). Texas.
Rue. Ruta graveolens {EMt2iQ,.) . S.Eur.
Rye. Secale cereale (Gram.). Originally from 8. montanum,
W. Asia.
Sage. Salvia officinalis (Lab.). S. Eur. v. also part I.
Sainfoin. Onohrychis sativa (Legum.). Eur.
Salpiglos'sis. S. sinuata (Solan.). Chili.
Salsify. Scorzonera hispanica (Comp.). Spain.
Sal 'via. S. splendens. (Lab.). S. Amer.; S. Benthamiana, the
so-called Winter — , from Brazil.

Scabio'sa. Principally S. atropurpurea (Sweet scabious).
(Dipsac.) and /Sf. caucasica (lilac or mauve flowers).

Schorseneer = Salsify.
Scilla. 8. peruviana (Lil.) from the Medit. v. also Squill
(part I).
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Scorzone'ra (Schorseneer). S. hispanica (Comp.). S. Eur.
Screw pine. Pandanus. Various trop. species.
Sering (so-called "Indian Syringa"). Melia Azedarach
(Meliac.) ; S. Asia. For Syringa v. Lilac.

Serradella. Ornithopus sativus (Legum.). Eur.
Shaddock v. Citrus.
Shallot. Allium ascalonicum (Liliac). S. Eur.

Shasta daisy. A variety of the Ox-eye-daisy, Chrysanthemum
Leucanthemum, much improved by Luther Burbank.

Silene. S. pendula (Caryophyll.). Sicily. Also indigenous
spec.
Silky oak. Grevillea roiusta (Prot.). E. Austral.
Sisal hemp. Agave rig ida var. sisalana (Amaryll). C. Amer.
Snail creeper. Phaseoliis Caracalla (Papil.). S. Amer.
Snapdragon = Antirrhinum.
Sneeuwbal v. Guelder rose.
Snowdrop. In S.A. garden Leucojum vermim (Amaryllld.).
The so-called Algerian — is Allium triquetrum (Lil.).

Sorghum. Sorghum vulgare (Gram.). KaflSrcom, Durrah.
C. Africa.
Sorrel (Natal). Eihiscus SaMariffa. (Malvac). Introd. by
Indians.
Sour sop. Anona muricata (Anonac). S. Amer.
Spaans'spek v. Gourds.
Spaanse riet = Spanish reed.
Spanish Reed (Italian reed). Arundo Donax* nearly allied
to our common reed (Phragmites) . Used for fences, etc.
(Eastern). The ^^ Spanish Cane" is derived from several
species of palms, e.g., Calamus Rotang (E. Ind.)

Spider lily. Pancratium (Amaryllidac).
Spinach. Spinacia oleracea (Chenopod.). W. Asia.
Spirae'a. S. prunifolia ("May") (Rosac). Japan.
Spreke'lia. S. formosissima (Maltese lily).
Squash v. Gourds.
Stephano'tis (Asclepiad.). S. florihimda. Madagascar.

Stock. Matthiola annua, M. incana, etc. (Crucifer.), Eur.
The Night-scented — is Hesperis tristis. Eur.

Stokroos = Hollyhock.
Strawberry. Fragaria vesca. (Ros.). Eur.
„ tree = Arbutus.
Streptosolen (Solan.). 8. Jamesoni. Ecuador.

Sugar apple (Sweet sop). Anona squamosa (Anonac).
W. Ind.
„ cane. Saccharum officinarum. (Gram.). Originally
from Bengal.
162 FOREIGN PLANTS
Sunflower. Helianthus annuus (Comp.). N. Amer.
Swan River daisy. Brachycoma iheridifolia (Comp.). West
Austral.
Swede. (Swedish turnip). (Koolraap). Brassica Napus
(Cruciferae). Eur.
Sweet cane. Sorghum saccharatum (Gram.). Variety of
S. vulgare,
flag. Acorus Calamus (Arac). Eur.
pea. Lathyrus odoratus (Leg.). Sicily.
potato. Ipomoea Batatas (Convolvulac). S. Amer.
Sultan V. Centaurea.
William. Dianthus harhatus (Caryophyllac). S. Eur.

Sword bean. Canavalia ensiformis (Legum.). Trop.
Sycamore. Ficus sycomorus (Morac). Egypt. Applied in
England to Acer Pseudo-plat anus ^ a maple from Central
Eur. (False — ) and in N. Amer. to Platanus occidentalis
(Plane tree).
Syringa v. Lilac and Sering (part I).
Tagasaste. Cytisus proUferus (Leg.). Canary Islands.
Tage'tes v. Marigold.
Tamarind tree. Tamarindus indica (Legum.).
Tamarisk v. part I.
Tandzaad = Black jack.
Tares v. Vetch.
Tarwe = Wheat.
Tea plant. Thea chinensis (Ternstroemiac). E. Asia.

Teco'ma. (Bignoniac). T. radicans, v. Tecomaria (in index).
Thunberg'ia. T. alata, etc. (Acanthac). Indigenous.
Thyme. Thymus vulgare (Lab.). S. Eur.
Tithonia (Comp.), T, speciosa. Mex.
Tobacco. Nicotiana Tahacum (Solan.). C. Amer.
Tomato (Tomaat). Solanum Lycopersicum (Solan.). Peru.
Tree of heaven v. Ailanthus.
Tropae'olum (wrongly called Nasturtium). (Geraniac).
T. majus. S. Amer. v. Canary creeper.

Trumpet creeper. Tecoma radicans. (Bignoniac). N. Amer.
Tuberose. Polianthes tuherosa (Amaryllid.). Mexico.
Tulip (Tulp). Tulipa Gesneriana (Lil.). S. Eur. And other
species.
Tulip tree. Liriodendron tulipifera (Magnol.). N. Amer.
Turk's vijg = Prickly pear. v. part I.
Turnip. Another variety of the Rape (Brassica Rapa).
FOREIGN PLANTS
163
Ui = Onion.
Unicorn plant = Martynia.
Vaterland's riet = Bamboo v. part I.

Vegetable marrow v. Gourds.
A^'erbas'cum. V. phlomoides, V. olympicum. etc. (Borrag.).
East. Medit.
Verbe'na (Verbenac). Y. chamaedrifolia (Vervain). Various
hybrids in cultivation. Amer.

Verbena, Lemon-scented — . Lippia citriodora (Verben.).
S. Amer.
Vero'nica (ScrophuL). V. Andersoni. Shrubby. New Zeal.
Vetch. Vicia sativa (Leg.) . Eur.
Vierkleur = Billbergia.
Violet. Viola odorata (Violac). Eur.
Violier = Stocks.
Vingerhoed = Foxglove.
Virginia creeper. Mostly Vitis (Ampelopsis) hederacea,
N. Amer., and V. inconatans, Japan. (Vitac).
Vlas == Flax.
Vlier = Elder.
Wallflower. Cheiranthus Cheiri (Cruciferae). Eur.
Walnut. Juglans regia {J\ig\sjiö.s.c.) . Asia Minor.

Occasionally J. nigra. N. Amer.
Wandering jew (part I.).
Water hyacinth. Eichhornia crassipes (Ponteder.). Originally
from S. Amer.
„ melon v. Gourds.
Wattles. Several Australian varieties of Acacia. The principal

kind grown for tanner's bark in Natal is the Black — ,
Acacia decurrens, var. mollissima. The Green — ,
A. decurrens, var. normalis, is less frequently used, and
the Silver — , A. decurrens, var. dealhata, yields inferior
bark.
Weige'lia = Diervillea.
Wheat. Triticum vulgare. Originally probably from

Aighanistan. Several other species cult.
Wigandia (Hydrophyllac). W. urens. Mexico.
Wijnruit = Rue.
Willow. Various introduced kinds, e.g. Salix hahylonica

(Drooping — ) and S. viminali8 (Osier — ). Eur.
V. also part I.
164 FOREIGN PLANTS
Wista'ria (Blauwe regen). W. cMnensia (Leg.)- E. Asia.

Witwortel = Parsnip.
Yam. Dioscorea (Dioscorac.) Various species, e.g. D, sativa,

D. latatas, from E. Asia. All climbers. The so-called
Y a m of the coastal districts is a Colocasia q. v.
Yucca (Lil.). Several spec, e.g. Y. gloriosa. Florida.
Zin'nia (Comp.). Z. elegans. Mexico.

Zoet hout ( — wortel) = Liquorice.
„ maling = Tuberose.
„ riet = Suikerriet v. Grasses.

Zonneblom = Sunflower.
Publications which will he found useful for further

information.
Bentham & Hooker, Handbook of the British Flora. London.
Bryant, Rev. Alfred T., Zulu medicines and medicine-men.
Annals of the Natal Museum. Vol. II., part 1. «luly 1909.
Burtt-Davy, J. The Vernacular and botanical names of some
S.A. plants. Tr. Agric. Journ. Vol. II., April, 1904.

„ „ , Cattle Poisons. Ibidem, No. 5.
„ „ , Alien Plants spontaneous in the Transvaal. Rep.
S.A.A. Adv. Science, 1904, p. 252.

„ „ , Noxious weeds in the Transvaal. Rep. Dep. Agric.
Tr. 1903-04, p. 287.

„ „ , Transvaal Trees. Tr. Agric. Journ. Vol. V.
No. 18, 1907. Also Kew Bull. 1908 and 1910.
Burtt-Davy & Mrs. Reno Pott-Leendertz. First Checklist of

the Flowering Plants and Ferns of the Transvaal. Pretoria
1912.
Elffers, Hubertus & Viljoen, W. J., Beknopt Nederlands
Woordeboek voor Zuid-Afrika. Cape Town 1908.

„ „ „ , English-Dutch and Dutch-English Dictionary.
V. Edit. Cape Town 1914.
Flora Capensis. Vol. I. III. by Harvev & Sonder. 1859-65.

Vol. IV.-VII., edited by Sir. Wm. Thiselton-Dyer. 1890-
1917.
Henkeïs, H. Schoolflora voor Nederland. Groningen.
Marloth, R. The Flora of South Africa. Vol. I. 191e3,
Vol. IV. 1915.

„ „ , The Chemistry of S.A. plants. Pres. address,
Cape Chemical Soc. Cape Town 1912.
V. Mueller, Ferd. Select Extra-Tropical Plants. Melbourne,
VII. edit. 1888.

Pappe, L. Silva Capensis. Cape Town 1862.
„ „ . Flora Capensis Medicae Prodromus. Cape Town
1868.
Pettman, Charles. Africanderisms. London 1913.
Sim, T. R. The Forests & Forest Flora of Cape Colony. 1907.

„ „ . Forest Flora and Forest Resources of Portuguese
East Africa. Aberdeen, 1909.

„ „ . The Ferns of South Africa. II. edit. 1915.
Smith, Andrew, A contribution to S.A. Materia Medica.
Lovedale 1888.
Wood, J. Medley-, Handbook to the Flora of Natal. Durban
1907.
INDEX OF PAET II.
The bracketted numbers refer to the numerical position of

the family in the systematic arrangement on pages 96-98.
Barnes of Families not represented l)y indigenous plants are

printed in italics.
Aberia v. Dovyalis
119
Amabantaceae (18)
104
Abrus
111
Amarantus
104
Acacia
109
Amabyllidaceae (M.21)
139
ACANTHACEAE (132)
128
Amaryllis
139
Acanthosicyos
129
AmmopMla
134
Acanthospermum ..
130
Amphithalea
111
Achariaceae (87) ..
Anacampseros
105
Achyranthes ..
104
Anacardiaceae (64)
116
Acmena
121
Anagallis
123
Acokanthera
125
Anaphrenium = Heeria ..
116
Acorus
136
Anchusa
126
Acrotome
128
Androcymbium
137
Adansonia
118
Andropogon
134
Adenachaena
130
Anemone
106
Adenandra
113
Annesorrhiza
121
Adenogramma
105
Anona
106
Adhatoda
128
Anonaceae (28) ..
106
Adiantum
100
Anthemis
130
Adina
129
Anthepliora
134
Afzelia
110
Anthericum
137
Agapanthus ..
137
Anthistiria = Themeda ..
136
Agaricus
99
Antholyza
140
Agathosma
113
Anthospermum
129
Agave
139
Antizoma
106
Agrimonia
109
Apocynaceae (117)
125
Agropyrum
134
Apodolirion
139
Agrostemma ..
106
Apodytes
117
Aitonia = Nymania
114
Aponogeton
133
AlZOACEAE (21)
105
Aponogetonaceae (M.4)
133
Albizzia
110
Aptosimum
126
Albuca
137
Aquifoliaceae (66)
116
Alepidea
121
Araceae (M.IO) ..
136
Algae
99
Abaxiaceae (104) ..
121
Allium
137
Arctopus
121
Aloe
137
Arctotis
130
Alternanthera
104
Argemone
107
Amanita
99
Aristea
140
Index
167
Aristida
..
134
Brachycarpaea
..
107
Aristolochiaceae (13)
Brachylaena ..
•• ••
130
Artemisia
..
130
Brassica
..
107
Arthrosolen
.. ..
12Ö
Briza
•• ••
134
Arundinaria
..
133
Bromus
..
134
ASCLEPIADACEAE (118) ..
125
Bruguiera
..
120
Asclepias
125
Brunia
..
109
Aspalathus
..
111
Bbuniaceae (44)
..
109
Asparagus
..
137
Brunsvigia
..
139
Aspidium v.
Polystichum
100
Buhon = Peucedanum ..
121
Asplenium
..
100
Buddleia
124
Aster
.. •• ..
130
Bulbine
138
Athanasia
..
130
Bulbinella
138
Athrixia
,. .,
130
Buphane
139
Atriplex
„ .,
104
Burchellia
129
Atropis
..
134
Burkea
109
Augea
..
113
Burmanniaceae (M.27)
Avena
,. ., „
134
BUESERACKAE (56)
..
114
Avicennia
..
127
BUXACEAE (63)
..
115
Azima
124
Buxus
..
115
Babiana
140
Cactaceae (91)
,. ,.
119
Balanophoraceae (12) ..
Cadaba
..
107
Ballota
..
128
Caesalpinia ..
., „
110
Balsaminaceae (65)
116
Cajanus
..
111
Baphia
.. „ „
111
€alendula
.. „
130
Barbacenia
., „ ..
140
CalUtrichaceae (62)
Barosma
..
113
Calodendron
..
113
Bartholina
„ ,.
143
Campanulaceae
(139) ..
130
Bauhinia
.. „
110
Cannomois
..
137
Begonia
„ „ .,
119
Oappabidackae
(32) ..
107
Begoniaceae
(90)
119
Capparis
..
107
Berkheya
..
130
Capsella
..
107
Bersama
..
117
Caralluma
..
125
Berzelia
„ „ „
109
Carex
., „
136
Bidens
., ., „
130
Carissa
,. „
125
BiQNONIACEAE (127)
127
Carpha
..
136
Bobartia
„ „ .,
140
Carum
„ „
121
Boletus
„ ,. ,.
99
Cabyophyllaceae
(23) ..
106
Bolusanthus
., ., „
111
Cassia
..
110
BOMBACACEAE
(76)
118
Cassine v. Maurocenia ..
117
Borbonia
„ „ „
111
Cassytha
., „
107
Bonatea
..
143
Catha
..
116
BORRAGINACEAE (121)
126
Celastbaceae (67)
116
Boscia
., ,. ,.
107
Celtis
..
102
Brabeium
•• •• ••
102
Cenfa
„
130
168
IKDEX
Oentaurea
130
Coronopus
107
CenteUa
121
Cotula
130
Cephalanthus
129
Cotyledon
108
Ceraria
105
Crassula
108
Cerastium
106
Cbassulaceae (88)
108
Cebatophyllaceae (25) ..
106
Crinum
. • 139
Ceratophyllum
106
Crotalaria
111
Oestrum
126
Croton
114
Chara
99
Cbucifebae (83) ..
107
Chakaceae
99
Cryptocarya
107
Charadrophlla
126
Cryptostemma
131
Cheilanthe^
100
•Cucumis
130
€henopodiaceae (17) ..
104
CUCUEBITACEAE (138) .
128
Chenopodimn
104
Cunonia
108
Chüianthus
124
CUNONIACEAE (42)
108
Chironia
125
Curculigo
13S
Chloris
134
Curtisia
121
Chrysanthemum
130
Cuscuta
126
Chrysocoma
130
Cussonia
121
Chrysophyllum
123
Cyanella
139
Chymococca
120
Cyanotis
137
Cissampelos
106
Cyathea
100
Cissus
118
Cyathula
105
Citrullus
129
Cycadaceae
101
Clausena
113
Cyclopia
111
Clematis
106
Cyclostemon
114
Cliffortia
109
Cycnium
127
Cnicus
130
Cymbopogon
134
Coix
134
Cynanchum
125
Coleonema
113
Cynodon
134
Colpoon = Osyris
103
Cynoglossum
126
COMBEETACEAE (99)
120
Cynorchis
143
Combretum
120
Cypebaceaje (M8) ..
138
COMMELINACEAE (M.16) ..
137
Cyperus
136
Commiphora
114
Cyphia
130
COMPOSITAE (141)
130
Cyrtanthus
139
Coniandra
130
Cysticapnos
107
CONIFEEAE
169
Cytinus
103
Connaraceae (47)
Cytisus
CONVOLVULACEAE (119) ..
126
Convolvulus
126
Dactyloctenium
134
Conyza
130
Dais
120
Copaifera
110
Dalbergia
Danthonia
111
134
Cordia
126
Datura
126
CORNACEAE (105) ..
121
Dianthus
106
Index
169
DlCHAPETALAOEAB (60) ..
114
Equisetum
..
100
Dichapetalum
114
Eragrostia
..
135
Dichrostachys
110
Eriantlius
..
134
Dicoma
131
Erica
,.
122
Didelta
131
Ebioaceae (107)
..
122
Dierama
140
Erigeron
..
131
Digitaria
134
Eriocaulaceae
(M.ie) ..
131
Dimorphotheca
131
Eriocephalus ..
..
131
DiOSCOBACEAE (M.23)
140
Eriospermum
..
138
Diosma
113
Erodium
..
112
Diospyros
123
Erythrina
..
Jll
Dipcadi
138
Erythroxylaceae
(52) ..
Dipidax
138
Euclea
..
123
DiPSACEAE (137) ..
129
Eucomis
.,
13S
Disa
143
Eugenia
.,
121
Disperis
143
Euphorbia
..
114
Dodonaea
117
EUPHORBIACEAE
(61)
114
Dolichos
111
Euryops
131
Dombeya
118
Excoecarla
..
115
Doryopteris
100
Exomis
..
lat
Dovea
137
Dovyalis
119
Fagara
..
113
Drimia
138
Paurea
..
102
Drosera
119
Felicia
..
131
Dbosebaceae (84) ..
119
Ferraria
..
141
Dryopteris
100
Festuca
135
Duvalia
125
Ficinia
..
136
Ficus
..
102
Ebenaceae (112) ..
123
Fllices
100
Ecklonia
99
Fingerhuthia
,.
135
Ehretia
126
Flacoubtiaceae
(85) ..
119
Enrharta
134
Plagellaria ..
137
Ekebergia
114
Flagellabiacfiaii
5 (M.12)
137
Elaeodendron
116
Fockea
..
125
Elatinaceae (80)
Foeniculum ..
..
121
Elegia
137
Frankeniaceae (81)
Elephantorrhiza
110
Freesia
..
141
Eleusine
134
Fumaria
,.
107
Elionurus
134
Fungi
..
99
ElytropappuB
131
Emex
104
Galenia
..
105
Encephalartos
101
Gamolepis
•• ••
131
Enneapogon
135
Gardenia
..
129
Entada
110
Garuleum
..
131
Epilobium
121
Gasteria
..
138
Equisetaceab
100
Gazania
..
131
170
Index
Geaster
99
Hemitelia
100
Oeigeria
131
Hepaticae
99
X}ei88olomaceae (92)
Hermannia
118
<jeissorMza
141
Hermas
121
Gp:ntianaceae (116)
125
Hesperantha
141
Gebaniaceae (49)
112
Hessea
140
Geranium
112
Heteropogon
135
Gerbera
131
Heteropyxis
120
Gesnebaceae (129)
128
Hexaglottls
142
Gethyllis
140
Heywoodia
115
Gladiol;as
141
Hibiscus
118
Gleichenia
100
Hippia
131
Glia V. Ruthea
122
Hippobromus
117
Gloriosa
138
Hippocrateaceae (68)
Gnaphalium
131
Holotbrix
143
Gnetaceae
101
Homeria
142
Gnidia
120
Hoodia
125
Gomphrena
105
Hordeum
135
Gonioma
125
Hyaenanche
115
Goodeniaceae (140)
Hydnora
103
Geamina (M.7)
134
Hydnoeaceae (15)
103
Grewia
lis
HydROCABY ACEAE (102b.) .
. 121
Greyia
117
Hydrocharitaceae (M.6)
Grubbia
103
Hydrocotyle
121
Grubbiaceae (9) ..
103
Hydrophyllaceae (120)
Gunnera
121
Hydrostachyaceae (37)
108
Guttiferae (79)
Hydrostachys
108
Gymnogramma
100
Hymenopbyllum
100
Gymnosporia
116
Hyobanche
127
Hyperstelis
105
Haemantlms
140
Hyphaene
136
Haemodoraceae (M.20) ..
139
Hypochaeris
132
Halleria
127
Hypoxis
140
H alobeh agin aceae ( 103 )
121
Hamamelidaceae (45) ..
109
ICACINACEAE (69) ..
117
Haplocarpha
131
Ilex
116
Harpagophytum
127
Impatiens
116
Harpephyllum
IIB
Imperata
135
Hartogia
117
Indigofera
111
Harveya
127
Inula
132
Hebenstreitia
127
IBIDACEAE (M.24) ..
140
Heeria
116
ISOETACEAE
100
Helichrysum
131
Isoetes
100
Heliophila
107
Isoglossa
128
Helipterum
131
Ixia
142
Index
171
Jasminuin 124
Jubaeopsis 136
JUNCACEAE (M.18) .. .. 137
Juncus 137
Justicia V. Monechma .. 128
Kaempferia 143
Kigelia 127
Kiggelaria 119
Kleinia 132
Kniphofia 138
Knowltonia 106
Kraussia 129
Labiatae (133) .. .. 128
Lachenalia 138
Lachnaea 120
Lachnostylis 115
Lactuca 132
Lanaria 139
Landolphia 125
Lantana 127
Lapeyrousia 142
Laueaceae (29) .. .. 107
Laurophyllus .. .. 116
Lécithydaceae (97)
Leguminosae (48) .. 109
Lemna 136
Lemnaceae (M.ll) .. 136
Lentibulaeiaceae (131) 128
Leonotis 128
Leontonyx 132
Lepidium 107
Leptocarpus 137
Lessertia Ill
Leucadendron .. .. 102
Leucas 128
Leucosidea 109
Leucospermum .. .. 102
Leyssera 132
Lichenes 99
Lichtensteinla .. .. 121
LiLIACEAE (M.19) .. .. 137
LiNACEAE (51) .. .. 113
Linum 113
Liparia Ill
Listia Ill
Llthospermum .. .. 126
Loasaceae (89)
Lobelia 130
Lobostemon 126
LOGANIACEAE (115) .. 124
Lollum 135
LOEANTHACEAE (11) .. 103

Loranthus 103
Loxostylis .. .. .. 116
Lyclum 126
Lycoperdon 99
Lycopodiaceae .. .. 100
Lycopodium 100
Lygodlum 100
Lyperia 127
Lytheaceae (96) .. .. 120
Maba 124
Mackaya 128
Maerua 107
Malpighiaceae (58)
Malvaceae (75) .. .. 118
Malva .. .. .. 118
Malvastrum 118
Mariscus 136
Massonia 138
Matricaria 132
Maurocenia 117
Medlcago Ill
Melasphaerula .. .. 142
Melastomaceae (101) .
Melia 114
Meliaceae (57) 114
Melianthaceae (71) .. 117
Melianthus 117
Melica 135
Melilotus Ill
MeloloBium Ill
Melothria 130
Menispeemaceae (27) .. 106
Mentha 128
Mercurialis 115
Mesembrianthemum .. 105
Metalasia 132
MethyscophyUum = Catha 116
172
Index
Microloma
125
Ochna
118
Millettia
111
Ochnaceae (78) ..
118
Mimetes
102
Ocotea
107
Mimusops
123
Oenothera
121
Mohria
100
Oenotheeaceae (102) ..
121
Monechma
128
Olacaceae (10)
103
MONIMIACEAE (30) ..
107
Olea
124
Moiisonia
112
Oleaceab (113)
124
Montinia
108
Olinia
120
MOEACEAE (5)
102
Oliniaceae (95)
120
Moraea
142
Onagra
121
Morchella
i)9
Oncoba
119
Moringaoeae (35)
Opuntia
119
Mucuna
111
Oechidaceae (M.28)
143
Mundtia
114
Ornithogalum
138
Mnraltia
114
Ornithoglossum
139
Musa
143
Orobanchaceae (130) ..
128
MUSAOEAE (M.25) ..
143
Orobanche
128
Musci
1)9
Osmites
132
Myoporaceae (126)
Osmitopsls
132
Myosotls
126
Osmunda
100
Myrica
101
Osteospermum
132
Mybicacbak (3)
101
Osyris
103
Myrothamnaceae (43)
Othonna
132
Myesinaceae (108)
123
OXALIDACEAE (50)
113
Myrsine
123
Oxalis
113
MYltTACEAE (100) ..
Mystacidium
Mystroxylon
121
143
117
Pachypodium
Pachystigma
Palmae (M.9)
125
129
136
Najadaceae (M.2)
Panicum
135
Nasturtium
107
Papaver
107
Nemesia
127
Papaveraceak (31)
107
Nephrolepls
100
Pappea
117
Nerine
140
Paranomus
102
Nestlera
132
Parinarium
109
Nicotiana
126
Paspalum
135
Nivenia
102
Passerina
120
Noltea
117
Passiflora
119
Notholaena ( Nothochlaena )
100
Passifloraceae (87)
119
Notobuxus
115
Pavetta
129
Nuxia
124
Pedaliaceae (128)
127
Nyctaginaceae (19)
Peddiea
120
Nymania
114
Pelargonium
112
Nymphaea
106
Pellaea v. Doryopteris ..
100
Nymph AKACEAE (24)
106
Peltophorum
110
Index
178
Penaeaceae (93)
Portulacaceae (22)
105
Pennisetum ..
..
135
Portulacaria
106
Pentanisia
..
129
Potamogeton
133
Pentzia
..
132
Potamoqetonaceae (M.3)
133
Peucedanum ..
..
121
Pretrea
127
Phalaris
..
135
Peimulaceae (109)
123
Pharnaceum ..
..
105
Prionium
137
Phellorina
..
99
Protea
102
Phüippia
..
123
Peoteaceae (7)
102
Phoheros = Scolopia
119
Protium v. Commiphora
114
Phoenix
136
Psalliota
99
Phragmites ..
..
135
Psoralea
112
Püylica
..
117
Ptaeroxylon
114
Phyllanthus ,.
..
115
Pteridium
100
Phymaspermum
..
132
Pteris
1Ö0
Physalis
..
126
Pterocarpus
112
Phytolacca
..
105
Pterocelastrus
117
Phytolaccackak
(20) ..
105
Pteronia
132
PiNACEAE
..
101
Pterygodium
143
Piper
..
101
Pygeum
109
PiPEBACEAE (1)
..
101
Plstia
136
Rafflesiaceae (14)
103
PiTTOSPOEACEAE (
[41) ..
108
Rafnia
112
Pittosporum ..
,.
108
Ranunculaceae (26)
106
Plantaginachae
(134) ..
128
Ranunculus
106
Plantago
..
128
Rauwolfia
125
Platy cerium ..
..
100
Rapanea v. Myrsine
123
Platylophus ..
..
108
Raphanus
107
Plectronia
..
129
Relhania
132
Pleurostylia ..
..
117
Resedaceae (34)
Plumbago
..
123
Restiaceae (M.13)
137
Plumbaginaceak
(110) ..
123
Restio
137
Poa
.,
135
Rhamnaceae (72)
117
Podalyria
..
112
Rhamnus
117
Podocarpus ..
..
101
Rhigozum
127
Podostemonaceae
(36) ..
Rhizophora
120
Pollichia
..
106
Rhizophobaceae (98) ..
120
Polygala
..
114
Rhoiacarpos
103
Polygalaceae (59)
114
Rhoieissus
118
Polygonaceab (16)
104
Rhus
116
Polypodium ..
,,
100
Ricinodendron
115
Polystichum ..
100
Ricinus
115
Pontederiaceae (M.17)
Rochea
108
Popowia
„ „
106
Romulea
142
Populus
..
101
Roridula
108
Portulaca
•• ••
106
Roeidulaceae (40)
108
174
Index
Rosa
109
Sesamum
ROSACEAE (46)
109
Setaria
Royena
124
Sida
Rubia
129
Sideroxylon ..
RUBIACEAE (135) ..
129
Silene
Rubus
109
Süybum
Rumex
104
Simarubaceae (54)
RUTACEAB (55)
113
Sisymbrium ..
Ruthea
122
Slum
Smelophyllum
Salicaceae (2)
101
Solan ACEAE (122)
Salicornia
104
Solanum
Salix
101
Sonchus
Salsola
104
Sorgbum
Salvadoraceae (114) ..
124
Sparaxis
Salvia
128
Sparrmania ..
Samolus
123
Spergula
Sandersonia
139
Spirogyra
Santalaceae (8) ..
103
Sporobolus
Sansevieria
139
Staavia
Sapindaceae (70)
117
Stacbys
Sapotaceae (111) ..
123
Stapelia
Sarcocaulon
112
Statice
Sarcostemma
125
Stellaria
Satyrium
143
Stenotaphrum
Saxifragaceae (39)
108
Sterculiaceae (77)
Scabiosa
129
Stipa
Scheuchzeriaceae (M.5)
Stobaea
Schismus
..135
Stoebe
Schizodium
143
Strelitzia
Schmidtia
135
Streptocarpus
Schotia
110
Striga
Scilla
139
Strutbiola
Scirpus
136
Strychnos
Sclerocarya
116
Suaeda
Scolopia
119
Sutberlandia ..
SCBOPHULABIACEAE (123)
126
Syzygium
Scutla
117
Sebaea
125
Tagetes
Secale
135
Tamaricaceae (82)
Secamone
125
Tamarix
Selaginaceae (124)
127
Tanacetum
Selago
127
Tarchonanthus
Sempervivnm
108
Tax ACEAE
Senecio
132
Tecomaria
Serruria
103
Tepbrosia
Index
175
Terfezia
.. „
99
Vaccinium
..
123
Terminalia
„ ,.
120
Valeriana
..
129
Testudinaria
•• ••
140
Valebianackae
(136) ..
129
Tetragonia
..
105
Vallota
..
140
Tetraria
..
136
Vangueria
..
129
Teucrium
„ ,.
128
Velloziaceae (M.22)
140
Thamnochortus
..
137
Verbena
„ „
127
Themeda
136
Verbenaceae (125)
127
Thesium
..
103
Veronica
..
127
Thunbergia ..
..
128
Vicia
..
112
Thymelaeaceae (
:94) ..
120
Vinca
..
125
TlLlACEAE (74)
118
Viola
..
119
Toddalia
..
113
ViOLACEAE (83)
..
119
Toxicodendron
„ „
115
Virgilia
..
112
Tragus
,, „
136
Viscum
..
103
Trapa
..
121
VlTACKAE (73)
..
118
Trema
,. ,,
102
Vittaria
..
100
Tribulus
,,
113
Trichilia
•• •.
114
Wachendorfia
..
139
Trichocaulon
125
Walafrida ..
..
127
Trichocladus ..
..
109
Watsonia
•• ••
142
Trlcholaena ..
•• .
136
Welwitschia ..
••
101
Trichomanes ..
•• .
100
Whiteheadia ..
••
139
Trifolium
112
Wîddringtonia
..
101
Trimeria
.. •
119
Whithania ..
..
126
Tripteris
•>
133
Witsenia
•• ••
142
Tristachya
..
136
VTurmbea
•• ••
139
Tritonia
• • •!
142
Tulbaghia
139
Xanthium
..
133
Turneraeeae (86)
Xanthoxylum
..
113
Typha
..
133
Ximenia
..
103
Typhaceae (M.l)
••
133
Xymalos
..
107
Xyridaceae (M.14)
Ulmaceae (4)
..
102
Xysmalobium
..
125
Ulva
..
99
Umbeixiferae (106)
121
Zaluzianskya
•• ••
127
Urera
..
102
Zantedeschia ..
• ••
136
Urginea
..
139
ZeJineria
..
130
Urtica
.,
102
ZiNGIBEBACEAB
(M.26) ..
143
Ubticaceae (6)
..
102
Zinnia
..
133
Usnea
•• •
99
Zizyphus
..
117
Utricidaria ..
128
Zostera
•* ••
133
Zygophyllackak (53) ..
113
Vaccaria
..
106
Zygophyllum ..
..
113
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The Common Names of Plants

Vol. I. Thallophytes. Vascular Cryptogams. Gymnos-

pcrms. Monochlamydeous Dicotyledons.

1 Photogravure, 29 collotype and 86 coloured

Vol. II. Polypetalac (Resales — Umbelliferae).

1 Photogravure, 20 collotype and 62 coloured

Vol. III. Sympetalac (Ericaceae — Compositae).

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" The Flora of South Africa.

The Common Names of Plants

List of Foreign Plants

Cultivated in the Open.

The Specialty Press of South Africa, Ltd.

A LTHOUGH the number of popular names recorded in this

Vernacular names are not always reliable from a botanical

In spite of some uncertainty the common names, if judicious-

In using the book a few additional points should be borne

in mind. Compound names will be generally found under the

Foreign plants which have established themselves in our Flora

sowing by the hand of man, will be found in part III. For an

observer living at Cape Town it is not always possible to decide

require some revision in this as in other directions —

, suggestions will be gratefully received.

5^ It had been originally intended to publish the list of the

22 common names of plants after the completion of our " Flora

j of South Africa". Owing to certain delays it has been con-

iLf-5 sidered preferable to issue the Dictionary in the meantime;

may it prove to be a useful little book.

We are especially indebted to Mr. I. B. Pole Evans^ Govern-

Numerous other friends have contributed names or plants

Some readers may think that we ought to have included

The number of common names recorded here is nearly 2000,

As soon as sufficient further material has accumulated we

(See also preceding page).

Miss A. AbM STRONG,

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