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Subsection 2. VrwEN, Dumort. Stamens 2, monadelphous. Anthers 
becoming yellow. Nectary linear. Vernation revolute. Catkin- 
scales discoloured at the end.—Viminales, Borr.—Catkins bracteate 
at the base. Stigmas not sessile. Pubescence of leaves silky. 
* Stipules narrow. 
9. S. viminalis, Zinn. 
** Stipules broad. 
10. S. stipularis, Sm. 
11. S. Smithiana, Willd. 
Subsection 3. Verrrx, Dumort. Stamens 2, free. Anthers becoming 
fuscous-yellow. Nectary cuneate. Catkin-scales discoloured. Ver- 
nation equitant. 
i Capree. Style short. Stipules reniform, without basal glands. 
Leaves rugose, not turning black; pubescence erisped, not 
silky.— Cinereæ, Borr. 
12. S. acuminata, Si. 
13. S. cinerea, Linn. 
14. S. aurita, Linn. 
15. S. caprea, Linn. 
ii. Phylicifolie. Style long. Capsule stalked. 
* Nigricantes. Leaves punctate beneath, turning black in drying. 
Stipules with basal glands.—Nigricantes, Borr. 
16. S. nigricans, Fries, 
** Virentes. Leaves smooth, scarcely any crisped 
beneath, not turning black. 
17. S. laurina, Sm. 
18. S. phylicifolia, Linn. 
ort. Stipules linear.— Fusez, Bab. 
pubescence 
ii. Incubacee. Style sh Kos- 
marinifoliæ and Repentes, Borr. 
19. S. rosmarinifolia, Linn. 
20. S..angustifolia, Wulf (*). 
21. S. Doniana, Sm. 
2. S. repens, Linn. 
23. S. ambigua, Ehrh. 
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