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FIG. 138. Rice (Oryza sativa, Grass Family, 

 Gramineaf). P, upper part of rice plant, one-quarter 

 natural size; S, a spikelet from the same; w, rain-guard 

 or ligule at base of leaf-blade, inner view; natural size. 

 (Martius.) From Sargent. 



