FIGURE 1.—Ephedra pangiensis. A. Habit. B. A in A new species of Ephedra (Ephedraceae, Ephedrales) from India

FIGURE 1.—Ephedra pangiensis. A. Habit. B. A magnified portion of stem showing scaly leaves at the nodal region. C. Surface view of epidermis showing stomata (st). D. Surface view of epidermis showing external pore (p). E. Surface view of epidermis showing papillations (pp). F. T.S of Stem (Diagrammatic). G. T.S. of Stem, a portion enlarged, cu—cuticle, st—stomata, ep—epidermis, sef— subepidermal fibres, co—cortex, cf—cortical fibres, pf—pericyclic fibres, ph—phloem, x—xylem, pt—pith, rs—resinous substance. H. Male strobilus I. Perianth. J. Synangiophore with synangia. K. Pollen grains. L. Female strobilus M. Seed in lateral and front view with twisted micropyle. Drawn by P. Sharma.