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LEGUMINOS^. 



the first of which consists of plants, the radicle of whose embryo pressed, 2-valved, 1-3-seeded. Trees, with impari-pinilate 



is curved back upon the edge of the cotyledons (f. 21.6. e.f.) ; the leaves, and blue or purple flowers. 



second, of those whose radicle and cotyledons are straight (f. 21. i. 



5 Virg/lia. 



lyx 



Petals about equal in length. 



A:. ^7n.); the former is called Cwrrmfince, the latter -Rec^emSW^. Vexillum flat. Legume compressed, oblong, 2-valved, many 

 In the CwrrewfeWi^ certain diversities in the structure of the calyx seeded. Trees, with impari-pinnate leaves, and purphsh and 

 and corolla again divide into two principal forms, one of which, yellow flowers. 



comprehending all the genera with papilionaceous flowers (f. 27. )j 



Mac 



Calyx cup-shaped, inflated, 5-toothed. 



is called Papilionacecej and the other consisting of a very small Keel longer than the vexillum. Legume straight, compressed 



number of species with 1 or 2 petals or more, and an obscurely or subterete, many-seeded. Shrubs, with impari-pinnate leaves 



lobed calyx, is called Swartziece (f. 52.). The last is not sub- and white flowers. 



divided, but the Papilionacece resolve themselves into two great 7 Anagy^ris. Calyx 5-toothed, somewhat bilabiate. Wings 



tribes, namely, those with fleshy cotyledons (f. 21. c.) and eat- longer than the vexillum and keel. Legume on a short stipe, 



able pulse called SarcolohcBy and those with fohaccous cotyledons compressed, many-seeded, 2-valved. Shrubs, with trifoliate 



(f. 21. a.f.), and seeds which are not eatable, caWed Phyllolohcef leaves and yellow flowers. 



each of these is divisible by three upon slight differences in the 8 PirxA'NTiius. Calyx 5-toothed, somewhat bilabiate at the 



fructification. In the Rcclemhrece two suborders, Mimosece (f. apex. Vexillum with subincurved edges. Wings involute at 



53. f. 51'.) and Ccesalj/mece (f. 56. f. 57.), are formed upon va- the apex. Keel obtuse, bifid. Legume linear, stipitate, many- 



riations in the aestivation of the calyx and corolla ; in the former seeded. A shrub, with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. 

 it is valvate, in the latter imbricated; the first constitutes a single 9 Thermopsis. Calyx campanulate, 4-5-cleft, somewhat bi- 



tribe, the latter divides into three. Having thus explained the labiate, convex behind. Petals nearly equal. Vexillum with 



principles upon which Leguminosce is arranged, the following reflexed sides. Legume compressed, falcate or linear, many- 



synopsis of the genera will be intelligible. 



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Synopsis of the Genera. 



Division L 



seeded. Perennial herbs, with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. 



10 Bapti'sia. Calyx half 4-5-cleft, bilabiate. Petals nearly 



equal. Vexillum with reflexed edges. Legume ventricose, 



pedicellate, many-seeded. Perennial herbs, with trifoliate, rarely 



Curve mbri;e. Radicle bent back upon the edge of the lobes ^™P^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^"^ y^"^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ flowers. 



/.) 



11 Cyclopia. Calyx 5-cleft, thrust in at the base. Stigma 



SCBORDER L 



bearded. Vexillum large. 



Wings with 



a transverse 



plait. 



Keel mucronate. Legume compressed, pedicellate, 1 -celled, 

 many-seeded, coriaceous. Shrubs, with sessile trifoliate leaves 



pAriLioxA'cEiE. Embryo with the radicle lying in the fissure 

 of the cotyledons (f. 21. b. e,f.). Sepals imbricate in aestivation and yellow flowers. 

 or somewhat valvate. Petals disposed in a papilionaceous man- 

 ner (f. SI. 6. f. 25. h. &c.). always irregular, the upper one is 



called a vexillum (f. 21. n.), the two side ones wings (f. 21. o.), nate at the base. Legume 'sessile, ventricose, many-seeded, 

 and the lower one, which is usually composed of 2 petals, the 



12 Podaly'ria. Calyx 5-cleft, thrust in at the base. Vex- 

 illum large. Keel covered by the wings. Stamens rather con- 



keel (f. 21. p.). Stamens inserted in the bottom of the calyx, or 



pengynous 



Shrubs, with simple leaves and red or white flowers. 



13 Chorizema. Calyx half 5-cleft, bilabiate. Keel ventri- 



cose, shorter than the wings. Legume ventricose. 



1 -celled, 



§ 1. Phyllolohce. Cotyledons thin, leafy (f. 21. a./.) 



Tribe L 



many-seeded, sessile or subsessile. Shrubs, with simple, toothed 

 or entire leaves, and yellow and red flowers. 



14 PoDOLoBiuM. Calyx 5-cleft, bilabiate. Vexillum spread- 



Sopiio^RE.t:. Floyvers papUionaceous {t 2\. 6. f. 22. c, &c.). ing. Legume stalked, linear- oblong, smooth inside, 4-seeded. 

 Stamens 10, unconnected (f. 23./. f. 24. c). Legume continuous, Shrubs, with simple, lobed or entire leaves, and yellow and red 

 not articulated (f. 22. rf.). Cotyledons flat, leafy (f. 21. a./.). 



1 Myrospe'rmum. Calyx campanulate, 5-toothed, superior 

 petal larger than the rest. Legume stipitate, naked at the base, 

 and winged at the apex, indehiscent, 1-celled, l-2.seeded. Seeds 23. d.) or subsessile, many-seeded, ventricose, ovate, acute 



flowers. 



15 OxYLOBiuM. Calyx deeply 5-cleft (f. 23. «.), some^vliat 

 bilabiate. Vexillum spreading (f. 23. 6.). Legume sessile (»• 



enveloped in balsamic juice. Trees, with pinnate leaves. 



2 SOPHORA. 



Little shrubs, with whorled leaves and yellow flowers. 



Calyx 5-toothed (f. 22. a.), campanulate. 16 Calli'staciiys. Calyx 5-cleft, bilabiate. Vexillum erect- 



ded. 



Petals of keel usually concrete at the apex. Legume wingless, Legume stipitate, woody, opening at the top, many-see 

 moniliform, many-seeded (f. 24. d.). Trees, with impari-pin- Shrubs, with entire, scattered, or whorled leaves, and yello* 

 nate leaves, and variable flowers. 



3 Edwa'rdsia. Calyx oblique, 5-toothed. Petals connivent. 



flowers. 



17 Braciiyse'ma. 



Calyx 



5-cleft, 



ventricose. 



Vexillwi^ 



Keel long. Legume moniliform, 2-valved, 4'winged, many* shorter than the wings or keeL Legume ventricose, many- 

 seeded. Shrubs, with impari-pinnate leaves, and yellow flowers. seeded. Procumbent or climbing shrubs, with simple entit* 

 ' 4 Orm6sia. Calyx 5-parted, bilabiate. Vexillum roundish, leaves, and scarlet or greenish-yellow flowers, 

 hardly longer than the keel and wings. Legume woody, com- 18 Gompholoeium. Calyx 5-parted. Vexillum spreading- 



