Cordyline Australis
The Australian Ti, or cabbage tree, a palm-like plant of 15 to 20 feet in height. The whole plant is fibrous, and it has been suggested as good for a paper-making material. The juice of the roots and...
The Australian Ti, or cabbage tree, a
palm-like plant of 15 to 20 feet in height. The whole plant is
fibrous, and it has been suggested as good for a paper-making
material. The juice of the roots and stem contains a small amount
of sugar, and has been employed for procuring alcohol.
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