Classification of Plants 



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velvety stems and leaves. Pale yellow flowers an inch or more 

 across. They are sometimes visited by birds. 



Hibiscus. Several species of this genus are cultivated in 

 the garden. H. rosa sinensis, L., has large brilliant scarlet flowers. 



FIG. 309. Hibiscus. I. Corolla, with petals adherent to monadelphous 

 stamens. II. Diagram. (From Edmonds and Marloth's " Elementary 

 Botany for South Africa ".) 



If. calyctnus, Willd., and H. Ludwigii, E. and Z., are tall shrubs 



FIG. 310. Malva. I Portion of plant (reduced). II. Pistil. (From 

 Thom6 and Bennett's " Structural and Physiological Botany".) 



with large yellow flowers and dark purple centres. Some 

 species are low herbs with smaller flowers. Five pointed teeth 



