Explanation of Figures. 



Plate XXXIII. 



Fig. 1. Culm of Triraphis madagascariensis. 

 „ 2. Ditto showing leaves. 



„ 3. Base of lamina and apex of leaf -sheath of same showing ligule. 

 „ 4. Base of mature flowering culm of same showing the short internodes and 



numerous large buds at base. 

 „ 5. The same with the roots cut away to show the short basal internodes more 

 clearly. In this case there are 13 short basal internodes. 

 All figures x f. 



