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Fig. 50. — Inflorescence of the Ippi-appa "palm" (Carludovica), which 

 is not a pahn bnt a member of the family Cyclanthaceae. From the palm- 

 like leaves of this plant most of the cheaper " Panama " iiats are made. 

 (.Slightly reduced.) 



