Mimosa scutifera, Blanco.—A tree with seed-pods hanging down like curls.
Momordica sphoeroidea, Blanco (Tagálog, Buyoc-buyoc).—Climbs high trees. The fruit is eaten when cooked. Soap is obtained from the roots.
Nelumbium speciosum, Wild (Tagálog, Baino; Igorrote, Sucao).—An aquatic plant found in the Lake of Bay and other places. Beautiful pink or red flower. The natives eat the roots and seeds.
Passiflora laurifolia, Linn.—A curious Passion-flower, quite different to the European species.
Pancratium zeylanicum (Tagálog, Caton͠gal).—A bulb giving a very peculiar flower.
Pinus toeda.—The only kind of Pine known here. To be found in the mountains of Mancayan (Lepanto) and Benguet.
Botanical Specimen
Spathodea luzonica, Blanco (Tagálog, Tue).—Grows to 15 feet. Gives a gorgeous white flower. Common on the sea-shores. The wood is used for making guitars and clogs.