Explanation of the Plate.

                Milula spicata, Prain.

       The specimen selected is the only one of the solitary gathering which shows
2 scapes; the others have but one.

         1. Section of stem x 1/1.

         2. Flower x 3/1.

         3. Perianth laid open to show staminal insertion x 3/1.

         4. Stamen of outer series from within and also sideways x 3/1.

         5. Stamen of inner series „ „ „ „ „ x 3/1.

         6. Ovary x 5/1.

         7. Vertical section of ovary showing an ovule x 5/1.

         8. Floral diagram, vertical.

         9. „ „ horizontal.

       10. Ripe fruit, cut across x 5/1.

       11. „ „ seeds fallen, showing dehiscence x 5/1.

       12. Diagram showing dehiscence and position of seeds and of abortive ovules.

       13. Seed x 5/1.

       14. Vertical section of seed showing embryo x 5/1.

        Figs. 1 to 9 are taken from flowers belonging to the specimen delineated; figs. 10 to
14, from fruits of a second specimen collected at the same time and place.