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Fic. 116, I.—Prickly Sago Palm (Metroxylon Rumphii, Palm Family, 
Palmacee). Tree about 10 m. tall or less; leaves very long and plume- 
like, prickly at base; flowers numerous, imperfect, on large special 
branches; fruit covered with hard woody scales. (De Colange.) 
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Fic. 116, Il.—Smooth Sago Palm (Metroxylon leve, Palm Family, Palma- 
cee). K, tip of a flower-cluster branch. JL, stamens on corolla of a 
staminate flower. M, pistil cut vertically, showing ovules and young 
seales. N, fruit cut vertically to show the seed surrounded by dry 
flesh and woody scales. (Blume.)—The plant is similar to the prickly 
sago palm but larger and without prickles. 
