328 DR. E. DE FRAINK ON THE 
Halopeplis amplexicaulis and Halostachys perfoliata seem to resemble those 
of Kalidium foliatum. If the leaves of these species were opposite instead 
of alternate, and if the margins of the adnate foliar bases were fused, 
then there would result a structure externally like that found in Salicornia. 
These genera certainly suggest strongly a possible method by means of which 
Fig. 7 
Salicornia prostrata var. Smithiana, Moss, 
с.1, c.2=cotyledons ; c.s.—cotyledon sheath; ¢.b.=:cotyledon bundle ; 
h.c.b. = hypocotvledonary bundle ; e=epicotyledonary bundle. 
the Salicornia condition arose. We were unfortunately unable to secure 
material for an anatomical examination of these forms, but through the 
kindness of Mr. Tansley, who generously placed at our disposal some material 
