Explanation of PL XXVII. 



Shortia cxappendicidata HAYATA. 



Fig. 1. The plant. 



2. A leaf. 



3. A marginal portion of a leaf, seen from below. 



4. The same, seen from above. 



5. A flower. 



6. Corolla, expanded. 



7. A stamen. 



8. A flower, corolla and stamens taken off. 



9. Cross section of an ovary. 



10. An ovule. 



11. Apical portion of a style, showing the stigma. 



12. A fruit. 



13. Valves of the same. 



14. A valve. 



15. 16. Seeds, seen from different sides. 



17. Portion of the seed-coat, showing its reticulation. 



