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mm long at first erect, later spreading
star-wise alt with lobes ofvary. Base &
calyx lined with a def ring which bears the
stamens. Stamens 10 in groups alt with lobes
of calyx x lobes ofvary (groups usually 2 but
sometimes there are 3 in one group & 1 in another
Anthers yellow attached just above base. Stamens
come to height at time as is less than half of
calyx lobes! Calyx crescent in fr. (largest has
20mm) Older fr now 8 x 7mm, the lobes be-
coming more pronounced, making 5 radi-
cating flanges on the top (remains flat)
stigma & filaments still present. Capsule
completely 5-celled. Each cell with many ovules
[some on long stalks] on a thickish axial
placentrae. Ovules rate, slightly flattened with
a stalk attached slightly above base on one edge.
Ovules show signs of concentric ridges,
not found in any books at hand. See Jp 377
for desc of Artoaceae [New later sees this #626 v #688]
5-29-32 together v persists in calling both
Remembers anthemum modiflorum Lace to Mrs. K]