Classification of Plants 335 



In Geissoloma the calyx is imbricate, subtended by two 



FIG. 314. Geissoloma marginatum, A. Juss. (Photograph by E. J. Steer, 

 Esq.) The oldest flowers are above. 



ranked, imbricate scaly bracts. Stamens 8 in the base of the 

 perianth, the four alternating with the lobes rather smaller, 



