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are numerous, but indefinite in number and separate (Fig. 427). 

 A few of the well-known plants of this family are the Anemone, 

 Clematis, Larkspur, Columbine, Hepatica, Marsh Marigold, and 

 Peony. The Wolfsbane or Aconite, which contains the virulent 

 poison aconite, and the Golden Seal, which yields the drug hydras- 

 tis, are medicinal plants of considerable importance. Belonging 



Fig. 428. — American-grown Camphor trees. From Yearbook, U. 

 Dept. .\gr. 



to other families grouped in the same order with the Buttercups, 

 are the Magnolias, trees and shrubs noted for their large flowers 

 and including the Tulip tree, a noted timber tree. Also the 

 Barberries, the tropical Nutmeg tree, and the Laurels belong 

 to the same order. The Laurels include such plants as the Sas- 

 safras, Cinnamon and Camphor tree (Fig. 428) 



Mustard Family (Cruciferae).— The flowers of this family 

 generally have four sepals, four petals, and six stamens. The 



