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PEDAL/ACE.^. 



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Observe two stamens longer than the rest, indicating an 

 approach to the didynamous condition, common in several 

 Families with bilabiate gamopetalous corollas. 



Many species are climbers in tropical countries both of 

 the Old and New World. They are generally characterised 

 by very showy flowers, and several of them are garr'en 

 favourites. The West Indian Calabash-tree {Crese7itia)^ 

 with gourd-like fruits, the hard rind of which is made into 

 various utensils, belongs to a tribe of this Family. 



64. Natural Order, Pedaliacece. — The Sesamum Family. 



Herbs with opposite leaves. Flowers irregular. Stamens 

 fewer than corolla-lobes. Ovary with twice as many cells 

 as carpels. 



Fig. 148. Flower 01 Sesaviuvt indicum. 



