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G. P. W. Collec-tion. PlATE LXXV 



Noronhia emarginaia. 



This tree is a native of Madagascar and also of Mauritius. A 

 fine specimen may be seen at the Government Nursery, Honolulu. 

 It is a handsome evergreen with entire, cuneate, coriacious leaves, 

 having short petioles. The 3fellowish flowers come in clusters, 

 and are quite fragrant. The fruit is a one-celled drupe, almost 

 round, and about an inch in diameter. It is purple when ripe, 

 and has a tough skin. The sweet, edible pulp surrounds a very 

 larsje seed. 



