Classification of Plants 



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pistillate, and perfect flowers are found on the same stalk. A 

 shrub with whorled leaves, common along streams. The 



FIG. 262. Leucospermum conocarpiim, R. Br. 



almond-like fruits, when roasted, make a good substitute for 

 cocoa, though they are poisonous if eaten raw. 



One species, B. stellatifolium, L., found in the western part 

 of the Cape Province. 



Order LORANTHACE^E. 



The order consists of partially parasitic plants, which at- 

 tach themselves, by means of haustoria or modified roots, to 

 other plants. The leaves (when present) and stems possess 

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