224 THK LEGUMi:>J AND DKUPA. 



in not being solitary, and in consisting each but of one 

 valve. Some Larkspurs indeed bear such capsules 

 solitary, but analogy teaches us their true nature. 



When a Legume is divided into several cells, it is 

 either by transverse constrictions, or by inflexion of 

 the valves ; never by a separate longitudinal partition ; 

 see Dolichos purpiireus, Exot. Bot. t. 74. (HI) 



Sometimes this kind of ti uit lodges but one seed, 

 as in many species of Tr'ifolmm ; see Engl. Bot. t. 

 1048, also Viminaria denudata, Exot. Bot. t. 27. It 

 is only by analogy that such are known to be Le- 

 gumes. 



4. Drupa, f. 183, a Stone-fruit, has a fleshy coat, not 

 separating into valves, containing a single hard and 

 bony Nut, to v/hich it is closely attached ; as in the 

 Peach, Plum, Cherry, &c. ; see Engl. Bot. t. 706 

 and 1383. The Coco'U-nut is a Drupa with a less 

 juicy coat. 



Sometimes the Nut, though not separating into 

 distinct valves, contains more than one cell, and conse- 

 quently several seeds. Instances are found in Cor- 

 nus, t. 249, Gcsrtner, t. 26, and Olea^ the Olive, FL 

 Grac. t. 3, though one cell of die latter is commonly 

 abortive. 



It 

 (\\\) j^The term Lomentum or Loment expresses an elongated 



principle consisting of two valves, externally forming sutureB, 

 but never bursting like the legume. Internally it is divided in- 

 to cells by small transverse partitions. It occurs in Cassia, He- 

 dysarum, &c.l 



