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Plate 57. Khamnus catharticus. Buckthorn. 
3. Vlowering branch from staminate plant, one-half natural size. 2. 
Flowering branch from pistillate plant, one-half natural size. 3. Staminate 
flower, enlarged. 4. Longitudinal section of staminate flower, enlarged. 
5. Pistillate flower, enlarged. 6. Longitudinal section of pistillate flower, 
enlarged. 7. Cross section of ovary. 8. Single fruit, one-half natural size. 
9. Single fruit with a part removed to show nutlets. 10. Cross section of 
seed. 1. Iembryo. 12. View of grounds showing the use of Buckthorn 
for a hedge. 
