38 



FOUNDATIONS OF BOTANY 



Pig. 14. — Lower Part of Stem and Koots ol Indian Com, showing Aerial 

 Boots ( " Braoe-Eoots " ). 



a, c, intemodes of the stem ; 6, d, e,f, nodes of various age bearing roots. Most of 

 these started aa aerial roots, but all except those from 6 have now reached the earth. 



