. Plants of New Zealand. seeds. These^. Fig. 57. Pittosporum cornifoliuni—Flower (§ nat. size) as in other plants of the genus, are imbedded in gluten, which,,in this case, is of a yellow colour. The seeds themselves areblackish purple, and when the capsule opens, it discloses the-inner side of the valves, which are of a bright orange. Thecombination of colom-s is very striking. It is probablyintended to attract birds, but, apparently, no investigation has-been made to ascertain whether the seeds pass uninjured THE MATIPO FAMILY 193

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