petals, spreading. Stamens five, yellow. Filaments rather 

 short : Anthers subulate. Ovary ovate, one-celled, with 

 three parietal placentae and many ovules. Styles three, erect : 

 Stigmas penicillate. 



Fig. 1. Pistil. 2. Transverse Section of the Ovary : — magnified. 



