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THE PALMETTO. 



largest diameter. For these and other peculiarities, the stem 

 of the Palm is called a caudex. 



FIG. LIX. Sabal Pal- 

 metto. From a photo- 

 graph. Scene in Florida, 

 showing Fort Matanzas in 

 the distance. 



The internal struc- 

 ture, as seen in sections, 

 may now be compared with that of Apple tree, Elm, Pme, 

 and other Exogenous trees (p. 109). The contrast 



the tee is called the Cabbage Palmetto. 



the tad, 



ing and are woven into baskets or mats, while the smaller are 

 bonnets. 



