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MARE'S-TAIL 



231 



. a.l. 



FIG. 151. Hippuris vulgaris, L. A, shoot showing air leaves (a.l.), water leaves 

 (w.l.) and roots (r.). Whorls of flowers at the upper nodes; n lt node with flowers 

 whose anthers have dehisced; n 2 , node with flowers whose anthers are still closed. 

 B, whorl of flowers enlarged, leaves (/) cut away. C, a single flower seen from 

 adaxial side; st = feathery style; an = anther; o = ovary. (Reduced.) [A. A.] 



