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a darker spot in the center (rarely bine or white) ; calyx and 

 corolla tvheel-shaped. Filaments bearded. Capsule globose, 

 the top falling off as a lid. 



A. arven'sis L. This is common everywhere, and has been intro- 

 duced from Europe. 



PLUMBAGINA'CE^, Sea Pink Family 



Ours are maritime herbs, with all parts of the flower 5, 

 except the 1-celled, 1-ovuled ovary. Leaves alternate, entire, 

 clasping the stem. Calyx tubular or funnel-form, 5-toothed. 

 Corolla with 5 petals, united at base into a ring. Stamens 

 5, opposite the petals, and inserted at their base. Ovary 

 5-angled at summit, with 1 ovule ; styles 5. 



I. ARME'RIA, Thrift 



Stemless perennials, luith narrow, linear, persistent leaves 

 in close tufts. Flowers in a head subtended by an involucre, 

 on a long scape. Corolla 5-parted, of 5 distinct petals. 



A. vulga'ris Willd. Sea Pink. Corolla rose-color. This is com- 

 mon along the coast, blooming in spring. 



II. STAT'ICE, Sea Lavender 



Flowers in small one-sided spikes crowded at the ends of the 

 numerous widely spreading branches. Leaves with a broad, 

 tough blade tapering to a petiole. 



S. Limo'nium L. var. Califor'nica Watson. Sea Lavender. 



Corolla violet. This is common in salt marshes, blooming in 



OLEAXE^. Ash Family 



Trees or shrubs having opposite leaves without stipules. 

 Corolla 2 or 4 lobed. Stamens 2. Ovary 2-celled, with 2 

 ovules hanging from the top of each cell. Fruit often 1-celled 



