160 CYATHEA MEDULLARIS. 



Stipes and rachis muricated with glandular hard tubercles, 

 glossy, and resembling a dried resinous exudation. 



Length of frond from six to ten feet; colour vivid light 

 green. 



There are several varieties: — 



Variety tripinnata having entire pinnules, and again pinnated, 

 except at the apex. It was found in the Coral Islands, by 

 Captain Beechey, and at Bonin, by Dr. Mertens. 



Variety Integra having its segments nearly entire. Found by 

 Colenso in New Zealand. 



For fronds I am indebted to Mr. James Veitch, Jun., of the 

 Exotic Nursery, Chelsea. 



It may be procured of Messrs. Veitch, of Chelsea, and Sim, 

 of Foot's Cray. 



The illustration is from a frond sent by Mr. James Veitch. 



