6. Gayophytum A. Juss. 
“rect short-lived annuals with very slender, usually tortuous stems, 
and alternate, linear leaves. i'lowers very small, Sepals 4, the calyx 
tube not vrolonged above the ovarye retals 4, rose-colored or white, 
Stamens 8, those opposite the vetals smaller, with sterile anthers, Styles 
clovate or capitate at the avex, Capsule linear or linear-clavate, often 
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