GLOSSARY 
CUSPIDATE. — A more or less rounded end, but drawn up 
into an abrupt point in the centre. 
DECIDUOUS or FALLING = Caducous. 
ERECT. — In prolongation of the direction of the peduncle. 
FOLIACEOUS. — Leaf-like; having an expanded lamina like 
a leaf. 
LEAF-POINTED. — Having the tip expanded like a leaf. 
OVATE-ACUMINATE. — Having generally an ovate out- 
line, with an acuminate point. 
PATENT. — Spreading out. 
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