ExOGENS. ^g 



5. In the highest class, or most perfect Exogcns, 

 the calyx and corolla are present, the petals are dis- 



Fig. 36. 



tinct and inserted into the receptacle, and the stamens 

 grow from beneath the ovary. 



The Crowfoot family, having distinct carpels above 

 numerous stamens, and embracing the Ranunculus, or 

 Buttercup, the Larkspur, Aconite, and Peony; the 

 Poppy family, having the carpels united into an un- 

 divided ovary ; the Cruciferous family, readily known 

 by their four cruciate petals, and including many 

 flowers and vegetables, as Wallflower, Cabbage, Tur- 

 nip, Eadish, and Mustard; the Flax family; the Tea 

 family, containing the Camellias and the Tea-plants ; 

 the Orange family; the Maple family; and many 

 others, are found in this group. 





