Plate XXIX. 



REMAKE ABLE PLANTS, 



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15 11 10 12 



In fig, 7 is seen the Pitcher-plant of the E^t {N'epenthes), while at fig. 8 is 

 one of the»pitcberB enlarged, with the lid thrown back. Fig. 2 represents 

 Venus' Fly-trap (51C), with two of the leaves closed, while a third is open at a, 

 showing tho irritable points between its lobes, which, on being disturbed by an 

 insect, spring together and imprison it. At fig. 15 is a very delicate drawing of 

 tlip Sii^r.ir-Cano (Ariiyidn), and at fl?. 16 two Starch-cells are represented, with 



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2 distinct grains at &, showing the structure. What remarkable instances of 

 sensibility— by which figures represented? Define and explain each. ■Wliicli 

 plants affected by light— which by touch- which by fipontaneous motions ? 

 What remarkable trees T "What shown by figs. 10, 11, 12, and 18 ? Which are 

 vegetable prodncts ? 



