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Fig. 116, I. — Priokly 8ago Palm {Metroxylon Rumphii, Palm Family, 

 PulmacecE). 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.) 



Fig. 116, II. — Smooth Sago Palm {Metroxylon lave. Palm Family, Fulnta- 

 cece). K, tip of a flower-cluster branch. L, stamens on corolla of a 

 staminate flower. M, pistil cut vertically, showing ovules and young 

 scales. 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. 



