fuchsia, native

n.

The name is applied toseveral native plants.

1) In Australia and Tasmania, to various species of Correa (q.v.), especially to Correa speciosa, And., N.O.Rutaceae.

2) In Queensland, to Eremophila maculata, F. v. M., N.O. Myoporineae.

3) In New Zealand, to Fuchsia excorticata, Linn., N.O. Onagrariae. (Maori name, Kotukutuktu, q.v.).See also Tooky-took and Konini.

1860. Geo. Bennett, `Gatherings of a Naturalist in Australasia,'pp. 371-2:

«The Correa virens, with its pretty pendulous blossoms (fromwhich it has been named the `Native Fuchsia'), and the ScarletGrevillea (G. coccinea) are gay amidst the bush flowers.»

1880. Mrs.Meredith, `Tasmanian Friends and Foes,' p. 23:

«I see some pretty red correa and lilac.»

[Footnote]: «Correa speciosa – – native fuchsia of Colonies.»

1883. F. M. Bailey, `Synopsis of Queensland Flora,' p. 374:

« E. maculata. A . . . shrub called native fuchsia, andby some considered poisonous, by others a good fodder bush.»

1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 126:

« E. maculata. . . . Called `Native Fuchsia' in partsof Queensland.»

1892. `Otago Witness,' Nov. 24, `Native Trees':

«A species of native fuchsia that is coming greatly into favouris called [Fuchsia] Procumbens. It is a lovely pot plant, withlarge pink fruit and upright flowers.»