CLASS L 



ONE STAMEN. 



This Class has two Orders, 

 order ,. MARE'S-TAIL. This plant has only one Stamen 



One Pistillum . ■ r . . 



and one Pistillum,, and each flower produces only 

 one seed. It is found in ditches and pools, and on 

 the borders of slow streams ; it is not very common, 

 but grows in several parts of Norfolk, and in the 

 neighbourhood of London. It blossoms in May and 

 June. 



order r. WATER STAR-WORT is common in ditches 



Two Pistilla. 



and standing water, and blossoms from April to Octo- 

 ber; its upper leaves make a star-shaped appearance, 

 from whence it has its name. 



Plants in this class are not numerous, and there 

 are none of English growth that have ornamental or 

 conspicuous flowers. The Cane or Indian Reed bears 

 a beautiful crimson blossom, and the wild Lopezia of 

 Mexico is an elegant flowering plant 3 but I have 

 preferred the humble growth of our own country, by 

 Mr. Sowerby's kindness, who has permitted me to 

 use his Indigenous Botany upon this occasion, which 

 it is no flattery to say, is by far the most complete 

 work of the kind ever published. 



