Gymnogens.] 



CYCADEACE^. 



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the kernels pounded in a mortar. It is supposed that the account given by Rheede of 

 true sago being the produce of the plant is a mistake. This species also yields a clear 

 transparent gum something Uke tragacanth, which when dried in the air, coagidates 

 into a gummy mass which is appUed to malignant ulcei's,m which it excites suppuration 

 in an incredibly short space of time. — Blume. 



Cycas, L. 

 Dion, Lindl. 



GENERA. 



Zamia, L. lEncephalartos, Lehm. 



9Arthrozamia, Rchb. Macrozainia, Miq. 



Numbers. Gen. 6. Sp. 45. 



I Dipsacozarnia, Lehm. 



Filicales. 

 Position. — Pinacese. — CYCADEACEJi. 

 Palmacice. 



Fig. CLIII. 



Fig. CLIII.-Male plant of Cycas revoluta ; a one of the scales viewed from above ; 6 the same 



presenting the lower face, where the anthers grow. 



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