Rennekt: The Phvllodes of Oxvpolis filiformis 411 



structure of the septa as examined by myself differs notabl)' from 

 that described by Bricjuet. 



2. The phvllodes normally bear numerous glands sunk in pits 

 which are edged with a minute scale. These glands are on a line 

 at 90*^ from the plane of the stipules and the attendant scales may 

 not be considered as vestigial leaflet structures as suggested by 

 Goebel as to the scales of Craiitzia. 



3. Plants of xy polls filif or uiis when grown in a saturated at- 

 mosphere or under the influence of normal soil-water (submerged) 

 exhibits marked hydrophytic adaptations of the phyllode. The 

 changes ensuing under such circumstances emphasize stili further 

 the xerophytic character of the phyllodes as indicated by their 

 anatomical character, and reenforce the conclusion that this species 

 should be regarded as a swamp xerophyte. 



