SEEDS. 



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PLATE LIT. 



FIG. 62. Powdered Foenugreek Seeds (x 240). 



cm, Mucilaginous endosperm; the thick, striated walls swell considerably 



in contact with water. 

 coe, Cells near the margin of cotyledon, containing aleurone grains and 



starch. 



coi, Cells near the centre of cotyledons. 

 cs, Bearer-cells ; surface view. 

 c's', The same in profile. 

 p,p', Parenchyma of seed-coats. 

 raj Cells of radicle. 



see, Palisade cells (epidermis), surface view ; upper surface. 

 sci, The same, lower surface, 

 s'c', The same, in profile. 



