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"5-18-29" Iatrophea podagrica, Nook
p. 211 (labeled) Agri. Stat. Fl. Very
like J. multifida except lighter
(more yellower). Red v distinct obtuse
peduncle. Clusters several & fls
all loose in cyme. Ovules 1 in each
cell pendulous with 2 lobed seed
ston point attachment. Stamens
& in the 4 fls examined. Pistils
taken only.
5-17-29
Short labeled "Musaenda frondosa"
at Agri. Stat. Examined miniature
fr. 1/6 in long, 2 celled, each containing
many ovules standing at right angles
to axile filamentary. Ovules not numerous.
Fr. (evidently a Capsule) oblong slightly
flattened on axis at right angles to
div. but cells.
5-17-29 "Breynia morosa" small p. 200
BMJ CP 454 Agri. Stat. & fls only
found showing ovary 3-celled v
ovules in cells (number not stated)
Pistil were buds of fls at tips
frondose.
5-17-29 Melianthus major L p 227
BMJ CP 492. Fl. Agri. Stat. Lower
scapeolate [or glabrous] sepals has a
very short cream member inside
it (young & opening in sepal)
Filaments flat base, the 2 posterior
free, the 2 anterior connate with a
slight lamemode between. Distal lobe
4-protuberant like glands. Ovules 4-6 in
each cell. Divide cell gland perfect.
Petals very pompous (glandular?)
and woolly along limboweries
mutilated. There are scars from