CONIFERALES (TAXACEAE) 



333 



382 



383 

 Figs. 382,"383. — Torreya taxifolia: ovules showing "ruminating" endosperm; 

 fig. 382, longitudinal section of mature seed showing embryo, endosperm, and seed 

 coats; X3; fig. 383, transverse section showing endosperm with storage region in the 

 center, seed coats, stored food in the perisperm, and resin ducts in the outer portion; 

 X3. — After Coulter and Land (ioi). 



