orange, native

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


name given to two Australian trees.

1) Capparis mitchelli, Lindl., N.O. Capparideae.

1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 12:

«`Small Native Pomegranate,' `Native Orange.' The fruit isfrom one to two inches in diameter, and the pulp, which hasan agreeable perfume, is eaten by the natives.»

2) Citriobatus pauciflorus, A. Cunn., N.O. Pittosporeae.

1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 16:

«`Native Orange,' `Orange Thorn.' The fruit is an orangeberry with a leathery skin, about one inch and a half indiameter. It is eaten by the aboriginals.»

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