Photo by] [E. J. Wallis. 



FIG. 141. HYBRID PITCHER-PLANT (Nepenthes obrienana). 



The midrib continues beyond the apex of the blade, as a tendril, but also develops into a pitcher-shaped hollow witli a 



distinct lid, which can be raised or lowered by the plant. The interior walls secrete a fluid, formerly supposed to 



be pure water, but now known to possess digestive powers. 



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