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favourites in the gardens of England. The native Indian 

 representatives of the Family are almost confined to the 

 mountains, many of them attaining an alpine elevation. 

 The Pimpernel {Anagallis arvensis), a common English corn- 

 field weed, with small bright red or blue flowers, occurs in 

 India. It is remarkable in the mode of dehiscence of its 

 capsule, which opens transversely, the upper part separating 

 like a cap. 



75. Natural Order, Plumhaginacece. — The Thrift Family. 



Fig. 155. Pluiithago zeylamca, reduced. 



Herbs or shrubs. Petals and stamens five, nearly or 

 quite free. Ovary one-celled, with five styles. 



Type — Plumbago zeylanica. 

 A shrubby garden plant, with long branches, alternate, 



