RHIZOMES AND BOOTS. 



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PLATE CXVIL 



FIG. 127. Powdered Turmeric Rhizome (x 240). 



a, Gelatinised starch, 



cs, Secretion cells accompanying the bundles. 



ep, e'p', Epidermis in surface view and section 



go, Oleoresin cells. 



h, h', Hypoderma in surface view and section. 



ip, Scar of hair. 



I, Bast. 



ml, Parenchyma of stele. 



Ol, Masses of oleoresin. 



pc, Cortical parenchyma. 



ph, Phelloderm. 



s, Cork. 



st, S torn a. 



v, vr, Vessels. 



