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Flu. 11(5, I. — Prickly Sago Piilrn (Mriruxylon Ruiiiphii, Palm Family, 

 Palmacea) . Tree about 10 m. tall or less; leaves very long and plume- 

 like, prickly at base; flowers numerous, imperfect, on large special 

 branches; fruit covered with harrl woody scales. (De Colange.) 



Fig. 116, II. — Smooth Sago Palm {Metroxylon Icevc, Palm Familj', Palma- 

 cea). K, tip of a flower-cluster branch. L, stamens on corolla of a 

 starainate flower. M, pistil cut verticallj-, showing ovules and young 

 scales. .¥, fruit cut vertically to show the seed surrounded bj' drj- 

 flesh and woody scales. (Blume.) — The plant is similar to the prickly 

 sago palm but larger and without prickles. 



