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THE PLANT WORLD. 
genus Epidendron, occurred in great abundance in some portions 
of the scrub. These frequently formed large masses on the bare 
rock, or firmly fixed themselves in clumps on the sides of the 
tree trunks. Here again was a surprise to one w4io was used to 
seeing orchids in rather humid situations—here they were in a 
region where cacti flourished. At one place on Little Inaugua 
this was emphasized by finding great masses of Epidendrons and 
Agaves growing side by side, both apparently perfectly at home 
and thriving equally. 
Another palm, originally discovered in Florida, was found quite 
Fig. 24. A species of Pilocereus; the fruit may be noted on the stem at 
the left. 
abundant in the scrub at one place. This palm was Pseudophoenix 
Sargentii, fruiting here when six or eight feet tall. Its discovery 
on Inagua extends its known range about 300 miles farther to 
the south. It is known by the natives as v mountain cabbage,” 
probably on account of its being found on slight elevations. 
The flora of the scrub formation comprises by far the greater 
number of the species, and of those endemic to the islands prac- 
