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Fig. 273. — Courbaril-trce and Zauzil.»ar C<>i>al-tree (Hymciura Courharil, 

 and Track /jlobiuvi Hornevianniamim, Pulse Family', Legu7ninosce) . 

 A, flowering branch of courbaril-tree. B, pistil and base of flower, 

 cut vertically. C, part of fruit. G, part of flower-cluster of Zanzibar 

 copal-tree. H, pistil and base of flow^er, cut vertically. /, fruit. 

 K, seed. L, .same, cut across. (Taubert.) — Courbaril-tree 16-20 m. 

 tall; leaves smooth: flowers white; pod filled with a sw^eet, mealy pulp. 

 Native of tropical America. — Zanzibar copal-tree of considerable 

 height; leaves with translucent dots; flowers white; pod leathery, not 

 opening. Native home, Tropical Eastern Africa. 



