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MONKEY BREAD TREE. 



among them one was particularly conspicuous 

 from its size, as also from a resemblance to the 

 union of three trees. This tree was destitute 

 of foliage, but that loss was compensated by 

 the curious character it assumed, being covered 

 with fruit pending from a long, twisted, spongy 

 stalk, varying in length from one to two feet. 



