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AFFINITIES. 



1. With E. megacarpa, F.v.M. 



See that species, which appears to he its closest affinity, below, page 247. 



2. With E. eosmophylla) F.v.M. 



Leaves of this species more scattered, generally narrower and more acute, the flower-stalks shorter 

 and not much dilated, the flowers not so large, the filaments of paler colour, the fruits smaller, with less 

 descending rim and never top-shaped, but always devoid of any prominences encircling the valves, while 

 the sterile fruits are much more slender. ("Eucalyptographia," under E. Preissiana.) 



