LIST OF SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, ETC. 



00 Numerous or an indefinite number. 



+ Shows separation into two or more layers or whorls (e.g. P3 + 3 = 



perianth of two whorls, not diflFerentiated into sepals and petals). 

 * Not hardy at Kew. 

 ( ) Joined together (e.g. €(5)= a corolla of 5 united petals which 



cannot be pulled off without tearing; G (5)=a pistil of 5 united 



carpels). 



A. Stamens (e.g. A5 =5 stamens). 



C. Corolla (e.g. C5 = corolla with 5 petals). 



D. Deciduous. 



E. Evergreen. 



Fl., Fls. Flower, Flowers. 



fol. Foliolate (e.g. 3-fol. =trifoliolate, a leaf with 3 leaflets). 



G. Pistil; G, a pistil with superior ovary; G, with inferior ovary; 

 G, with either superior or inferior (e.g. G3 =a pistil made up of 

 3 separate carpels with ovaries in a position above that of the 

 outer floral parts). 



K. Calyx (e.g. K5 = calyx with 5 sepals). 



L., Ls. Leaf, Leaves. 



Lane. Lance-shaped. 



Lflt., Lflts. Leaflet, Leaflets. 



Oblanc. Inversely lance-shaped (i.e. with broader end outwards). 



Obov. Inversely ovate: ovate (see below) with broader end 



outwards. 

 Ov. Ovate (oval or elliptical in general outline, disregarding teeth 



or lobes). 

 P. Perianth (e.g. P3 = perianth of 3 parts, not differentiated into 



sepals and petals). 



First numeral after name of species shows maximum height in feet. 

 Second and subsequent numerals show maximum dimensions in inches. 



A full description of these and other terms 

 is given on pages 3-9. 



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