. Freaks and marvels of plant life; or, Curiosities of vegetation. Plant anatomy. 204 FREAKS OF PLANT LIFE. a brief explanation of the process. The end of the leaf (in Gloriosa Plantii) forms a narrow projec- tion, which is thickened and at first nearly straight; subsequently it bends downwards and forms a hook, which becomes strong enough and rigid enough. Fig. 28.—Common Fumitory {Fumaria officinalis). to catch any object and fasten the plant. The inner surface of the hook is somewhat sensitive, and, when a twig is caught by it, the extremity curves a little inwards and permanently seizes it
. Freaks and marvels of plant life; or, Curiosities of vegetation. Plant anatomy. 204 FREAKS OF PLANT LIFE. a brief explanation of the process. The end of the leaf (in Gloriosa Plantii) forms a narrow projec- tion, which is thickened and at first nearly straight; subsequently it bends downwards and forms a hook, which becomes strong enough and rigid enough. Fig. 28.—Common Fumitory {Fumaria officinalis). to catch any object and fasten the plant. The inner surface of the hook is somewhat sensitive, and, when a twig is caught by it, the extremity curves a little inwards and permanently seizes it. If nothing. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt), b. 1825. London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge; New York, E. & J. B. Young
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