. Plants and their ways in South Africa. Botany; Botany. Classification of Plants 239 Encephalartos [Zamia).—The stamen-bearing cones are long and slender, and the scales are covered on the under surface with microsporangia. These are arranged in sori, reminding us of the ferns. The ovule-bearing cones are shorter and thicker, each scale bearing a pair of ovules. The thick unbranched trunk, rough with the bases of fallen leaves, has a palm-like appearance. There are twelve species found in the Eastern Province and Natal. They are found along ledges In ravines, and extend as far west as the Kro
. Plants and their ways in South Africa. Botany; Botany. Classification of Plants 239 Encephalartos [Zamia).—The stamen-bearing cones are long and slender, and the scales are covered on the under surface with microsporangia. These are arranged in sori, reminding us of the ferns. The ovule-bearing cones are shorter and thicker, each scale bearing a pair of ovules. The thick unbranched trunk, rough with the bases of fallen leaves, has a palm-like appearance. There are twelve species found in the Eastern Province and Natal. They are found along ledges In ravines, and extend as far west as the Kroome River. They form quite a special feature of the Fish River Bush, and extend from near the sea-le\'el to an altitude of 5000 1" IG. 213.—Young plant of Encephalartos viltosns, Lehm. Showing apo- geotropic breathing roots. By kindness of Miss Pegler. (Photograph by P. S. Laney, Esq.) Stangeria is a curious plant, with a few leaves crowning its turnip-shaped trunk. The feathered venation of the leaves distinguishes them from those of Encephalartos. It dwells in Natal, and comes as far south as Lower 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 Stoneman, Bertha. London, New York, Longmans, Green
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