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the texture of the stem, and the alternate leaves; besides which, in many Pittosporca (Sollya, Cheiran- 

 thera) the anther-cells open near the top by little slits. 



Pittosporece principally inhabit extra-tropical Australia, but many are Indian and Malayan, and some 

 African and Oceanic. Some are cultivated in Europe for ornament. All contain resinous aromatic and 

 bitter principles, which give their berries a tart, disagreeable taste ; but the natives of Australia, who 

 to appease their hunger are reduced to filling their stomachs with clay mixed with organic detritus, 

 eagerly devour the fleshy fruits of this family. 



XXIII. POLYGALE^E AND TREMANDRE^E. 



(POLYGALE^E, JuSSieU. POLYGALACE^E ET KftAMERIACE^E, Lindl.) 



a vulgaris. 



I'olygala. 

 Flower seen in front(inag.). 



Poll/gala. 

 Vertical section of flower. 



Krameria. 

 Vertical section of fruit. 



Poll/gala. 



Andrcecium laid open 

 (mag.). 



I'olygala. 



Capsule open on one 

 side (mag.). 



Puliigaln. 

 Seed, entire and cut (mag.). 



Krameria. Krameria. 



Andro3cium (mag.). .Pistil (mag.). 



