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X. NYMPH^INE/E. 



distinct (Nelumbium, Cabomba), or united into a radiating or annular disk (Nymphcea, 

 Euryale, Victoria) ;' ovules anatropous, attached to the ovarian walls, or pendulous 

 either from the ventral suture (Cabomba, Brasenia), or from the top of the cell 

 (Nelumbium). Ripe CARPELS indehiscent, distinct, or united into a fleshy, pulpy, 

 or spongy fruit. SEEDS arillate or naked ; albumen copious, floury or fleshy, or 

 very rarely (Nelumbium). EMBRYO straight, enclosed in the embryonic sac, sunk 

 in the albumen, and thus forming a second albumen ; cotyledons thick ; radicle 

 very short. 



upliar. 

 Seed, entire and cut (mag.) 



.\i,j>tiar. Amlra-cumi and pistil. 



Nttphar. Fruit. 



White WHter-Lilr. Part of flower. 



