The Himalayan Aucuba inhabits elevations of 7000-10,000 feet, but is only found on the outer wetter 
ranges of Sikkim, so that it would probably require protection from the spring frosts of England. It 
delights in very humid spots, where Mosses and Lichens hang from its branches. 
Prats XII. Fig. 1. Male flowers. 2. Petal. 3. Stamen. 4. Anther. 5. Pollen. 6. Female flower. 6. Hair from 
calyx. 7. Flower with petals removed. 8. Vertical section of ditto. 9, 10. Ovules. 11. Vertidal section of 
fruit. 12. Seed with its funiculus, etc. 13. Transverse section of seed. 14. Longitudinal section of seed. 
15. Embryo. 16. Albumen :—all highly magnified. 
