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this involucrum is common to all, or only to 2 when the fruitstalks go in pairs, and sometimes to only a single flower, when there is an odd one in number. Calyx straw colored, sometimes slightly tinged with red, with a longitudinal prominent ridge on the upper surface, slightly hairy Stamens shorter than the calyx, Germen hairy, very small Leaves frequently with smaller ones in their axilla, Stipule awl shaped, erect, pubescent of little or no scent.
Oct 1802
Gynandria Autumnalia
Cal. Sheath cylindrical, short, lapped, containing 1 flower Cup none.
Bloss. Petals 5, unequal; upper one spear-shaped, with the edges bent backwards; lateral 2 very narrow, strap shaped, the edges bent backwards; lower 2 twice longer than the others, egg-spear-shaped, expanding.
Nectary & leaf fixed by the lower side to the germen, at the base of the petals Upper tip upright Lower tip longer, fleshy broadest towards the end, reflected.
Stam. Filaments 2, very short, elastic, placed upon