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107. Rameous (rameum), when a leaf yises from 
the branches. 
108. Axillary, (axillare v. subalare), which stands 
at the origin of the branch | 
09. Floral, (florale), which stands close by the 
flower, fig. 33. ; 
D. In respect of Substance. 
110. Membranaceous, (membranaceum), when 
both membranes of a leaf lie close upon one ano- 
ther without any pulpy substance between them, as 
in the leaves of most trees and plants. 
141. Vleshy, (carnosum), when between the mem- 
branes there is much soft and pulpy substance, as in 
houseleek, Sempervivum fectorum.' 
112. Hollow, (tubulosum), when a somewhat 
fleshy and long leaf is internally hollow, as in the 
onion, Allium Cepa. | 
113. Cylindrical, (teres), when it is formed like 
a cylinder. | 
114. Compressed, (compressum), when a thick 
leaf is flat on both sides. Hie 
115, ‘Uwo-edged, (anceps), wien a compressed 
leaf is sharp on both edges. 
116. Depressed, (depressum), when the upper sur- 
face of a fleshy leaf is pressed down, or as it were 
hollowed out. 
17. Flat, (planum), when the upper surface of a 
thick leaf forms an even plane. 
118. Gibbous, (gibbosum s. gibbum), when both 
surfaces are convex. ) 
9, Scimitar-shaped, (acinaciforme), a two-edged 
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