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G. P. TT. Collection. PLATE CXII 



Acrocoinia sp. 



This interesting palm is seldom seen in Hawaii ; there being' 

 but two specimens of its kind that have produced fruit in Hono- 

 lulu. Its stem is capitately thickened- at the persistent bases of 

 the armed petioles. The glaucous leaves are pari-pinnate with 

 narrow, lanceolate, accuminate segments, having a prominent 

 mid- rib. 



The inflorescence is simple and branching. The fruit is ar- 

 ranged similar to that of Cocos, each about three-fourths of an 

 inch in diameter, snb-globose with a pointed apex. When ripe, 

 it is a bright yellow, and its juicy, edible pulp has the flavor of 

 apricots. 



