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I fliall give fome details rerpe(fl:ing a new ge- 

 nus of the family of the hyperica, which confti- 

 tured the ornament of thefe folitary places, and 

 which I, call carpodontos. 



The calyx has four fcariofe leaves, united by 

 their upper part; thefe detach themfelves in 

 proportion as the corolla expands. 



The corolla is formed of four petals, attached 

 under the germen. 



The ftamina are numerous, (from thirty to 

 forty.) 



The germen is elongated and furmountcd by 

 fix or feven ftyles, each of which has an acute 

 fligma. 



The capfule opens into fix or feven valves, 

 which are ligneous, fpllt inwardly throughout 

 their whole length, and marked with two teeth 

 at their upper extremity. 



The feeds are few in number, and flattened. 

 This tree, which does not o;row hio;her than 

 from eight to ten meters, is rather flender. 



Its leaves are oval, oppofite, coriaceous, 

 fliining, and covered with a thin coat of refin, 

 which exudes from their upper part : the 

 back of them is whitifli ; their tranfverfal nerves 

 are fcarcely perceptible. I have given it the 

 name of carpodontos lucida^ 



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