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FIG. 68. CLEOME VISCOSA, L. 



the RHAMNE.E). Leaves alternate nearly sessile, ovate,, 

 elliptic or lanceolate, entire, covered with short thin 

 hairs (' down ') on the lower surface, venation pinnate. 

 Flowers in umbels about \ inch diameter. Sepals 

 four green. Petals four white 'clawed' (i.e. with 

 distinct blade and stalk). Stamens many, anthers 



